Go out into the world in peace;

take courage;

hold fast to that which is good;

return no person evil for evil;

strengthen the fainthearted;

support the weak; 

heal the afflicted;

honor all people;

love and serve the Lord,

rejoicing in the power of his spirit.

And the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,

the love of God

and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit

be with you all. Amen.

Robert Long, Pastor Emeritus

I Thessalonians 5:12-23