Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Gracious and loving God,
We thank you for those who have heard your call and have responded with a willingness to Go Forth. We thank you also for those who have been guided by you, both in the U.S. and in Poland, in planning this trip. As our travelers begin their journey today, we ask that you prepare hearts to be moved and changed for we know you have amazing experiences and relationships in store for all.


Go forth, traveler, in the name which is above every name. Be of good courage. Hold fast to that which is good. Render to no one evil for evil. Support the weak. Help the afflicted. Strengthen the faint hearted. Honor everyone. Love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.

And may the blessing of the eternal God,
the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, 
be upon your going out and
your coming in.

For in Christ there is no east or west, in him no south or north:
but one great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth.