5885

Act of Commissioning

5885. (Then the candidates shall rise, and the presiding minister shall take each by the hand and say:)

I commission you to service as ____________ in The Wesleyan Church, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Hymn (Then the congregation shall join in singing a hymn, such as one of the following: “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee,” “O Jesus, I Have Promised,” “Work, for the Night Is Coming,” “I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go.”)

Benediction

(Then the presiding minister or other appointed minister shall pronounce the benediction:)

The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.