2/2/2023

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Jeniffer Rodríguez

by Rev. Jeniffer Rodríguez Michel

We say S-A-L-T, we need Flavor!
A world that sometimes is tasteless
A world that is in so much need of spices
Let’s bring flavor to those around us
Let’s spread the seasoning to the whole earth

We say L- I- G- H- T, We need brightness!
A world that regularly is in darkness
A world that is in so much need to See
Let’s open paths for the next generation
Let’s guide others who cannot see by themselves

We say, SALT AND LIGHT, we need Jesus!
As Jesus followers we need to help people to taste all flavors
As Jesus disciples we need to create new ways of justice to be seen
It is within us to create new ways where love is spread
It is within us to to create new paths of unity and freedom

Shine upon us God to see you
Give us flavor to taste your goodness, Jesus
Spirit of transformation help us today, now and always. Amen.

Al decir S- A- L, ¡Necesitamos Sabor!
Un mundo que algunas veces no tiene sabor
Un mundo en mucha necesidad de especias
Llevemos sabor alrededor nuestro
Repartamos sazón por toda la tierra

Al decir L-U-Z, ¡Necesitamos brillo!
Un mundo que regularmente está en la oscuridad
Un mundo que está en necesidad de VER
Abramos caminos para la próxima generación
Guiemos a los que no pueden ver

Al decir SAL Y LUZ, ¡Necesitamos a Jesús!
Como seguidores de Jesús ayudemos a que la gente pruebe sabores diferentes
Como seguidores de Jesús creemos que sean vistas nuevas formas de justicia
En nuestro interior está crear nuevas formas donde el amor se difunda
En nuestro interior está crear nuevos caminos de unidad y libertad

Brilla sobre tu creación Dios, para verte
Danos sabor para probar tu bondad, Jesús
Espíritu de transformación ayúdanos hoy, ahora y siempre, amén.

 

Rev. Jeniffer Rodríguez, pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Ossining, NY

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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