Benediction 20 August 2017 version 2

In the face of violence

may we be defiant with peace

in the face of division

may we be defiant with inclusion

in the face of abuse

may we be defiant with justice

in the face of hate

may we be defiant with love

so all the nations may come to God’s holy mountain

and be gathered into God’s glorious kingdom

revealed through Jesus Christ, our Lord

Amen