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A Service of Commissioning for Christian Detached Youth Workers

Welcome and Opening Prayer

Leader: We gather today to celebrate and commission these dedicated individuals who have answered the call to serve as detached youth workers. Let us open our hearts in prayer.

  • Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of these individuals who have chosen to walk alongside young people in their journeys. We pray that you would fill them with your Spirit, granting them wisdom, compassion, and courage as they embark on this important ministry. Amen.

Scripture Reading

Leader: Let us turn to the Word of God for guidance and inspiration.

Reflection and Sharing

Leader: Let us take a moment to reflect on the significance of this commissioning and the impact these youth workers will have on the lives of young people.

  • Invite a few youth workers to share their hopes, dreams, and aspirations for their ministry.

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Dedication

Leader: Let us lift our voices in prayer, giving thanks to God and dedicating these youth workers to His service.

  • Prayer of Thanksgiving: We thank you, Lord, for the passion and commitment of these individuals. We thank you for their willingness to step out in faith and serve those on the margins. We thank you for the gifts and talents you have bestowed upon them, and we pray that you would use them mightily in this ministry.
  • Prayer of Dedication: We dedicate these youth workers to your service, O Lord. May they be vessels of your love, grace, and truth. May they be beacons of hope in the lives of young people, pointing them towards the abundant life found in Christ.
  • Prayer for Growth and Transformation: We pray that through this ministry, both the youth workers and the young people they serve will grow closer to you. May hearts be opened, lives be transformed, and communities be strengthened. May we witness young people coming to know you as their Saviour and Lord.

Commissioning

Leader: Now, with hearts full of gratitude and hope, we commission these individuals as detached youth workers.

  • Laying on of Hands (optional): Invite church leaders or mentors to lay hands on each youth worker, offering a prayer of blessing and commissioning.
  • Words of Commissioning: (Address each youth worker by name) [Name], we commission you to go forth and serve the young people of this community. May your words be filled with wisdom, your actions guided by compassion, and your presence a source of hope. Go in the power of the Holy Spirit, and may God bless you richly in this ministry.

Closing Song and Benediction

Leader: Let us close with a song of praise and a benediction.

  • Sing a song of worship and dedication.
  • Benediction: May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all, now and forevermore. Amen.  
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