Blessings:
Chose from these for the blessing cards and the craft.
Common Benedictions after worship (From the Book of Common Worship, based on Bible passages)
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,
The love of God,
And the communion of the Holy Spirit
Be with you all.
From 2 Cor. 13:13
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord be kind and gracious to you.
The Lord look upon you with favor
And give you peace.
From Numbers 6:24-26
May the God of hope
fill you with all joy and peace in believing
So that you may abound in hope
By the power of the Holy Spirit.
From Roman 15:13
May the God of peace
Make you holy in every way
And keep your whole being—
Spirit, soul, and body—
Free from every fault
At the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Other Traditional Blessings with no known source:
May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.
Traditional Irish blessing
May a rainbow gladden your eyes
May soft winds freshen your spirit;
May sunshine brighten your heart;
May the burdens of the day rest
lightly upon you;
And may God enfold you
in the mantle of his love.
Blessing for Travelers
May God shield you on every step,
May He aid you on every path,
And may He hold you safe on every slope,
On every hill and on every plain;
On earth and on sea until you are home again.