12/6/2023

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Jeniffer Rodríguez

by Rev. Jeniffer Rodríguez Michel

While we wait for the coming of our Lord
The love of God can surprise us in different ways

While we go out with high expectations
We can be surprised with hope for a better world

While we open our eyes and ears with excitement
The joy of God can be surprising for us and for others

While extending our arms and feet to serve
Our hearts can surprisingly burst with happiness

May the surprising presence of God fill us
The infinite love of Jesus Christ transform us
And the sparkling movement of the Holy Spirit
Be with us always. Amen.

Mientras esperamos por la venida de nuestro Señor
El amor de Dios puede sorprendernos de muchas maneras

Mientras salimos con grandes expectativas
Podemos ser sorprendidos/as con la esperanza de un mundo mejor

Mientras abrimos nuestros ojos y oídos con emoción
La alegría de Dios puede ser sorpresiva para nosotros/as y otros/as

Mientras extendemos nuestros brazos y pies para servir
Nuestros corazones pueden estallar sorpresivamente de felicidad

Que la sorprendente presencia de Dios nos llene
El amor infinito de Jesucristo nos transforme
Y el movimiento chispeante del Espíritu Santo
Esté con nosotros/as siempre. Amén.

Rev. Jeniffer Rodríguez Michel

Rev. Jeniffer Rodríguez Michel

Rev. Jeniffer Rodríguez Michel is pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Ossining, NY. Jeniffer and her husband, Kyle Craig, are the parents of Emma Sophia and Eric Gabriel. Originally from the Dominican Republic, she pursued her Master of Divinity at McCormick Theological Seminary. Rev. Rodríguez Michel likes to do creative things with art, both for worship and personally. She is a chaplain of the New York City-based Ecumenical Choir Cántico Nuevo (New Song) and is involved in social justice issues.

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