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Leader: Therefore, remembering the Lord Jesus Who is source of all light and life, and united with all our
brothers and sisters and wish all the angels and saints, we enkindle this light.
Assistant: (The wife or assistant now lights the candle. Then with hands raised over the light prays the
following blessing):
Blessed are you, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, Who has hallowed us by Your loving word and taught us
to kindle the light of the Lord’s Day.
Song: (e.g., Light of Christ; Isaiah 60; etc.)
Leader: Father, You have glorified the world by the light of your Risen Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Through Him
You sent Your Spirit into the world to enkindle in us the fire of Your love. Grant that we who are gathered in
His Name, may so live together in the light of His truth that our love for one another may continue to grow
each day.
Thanksgiving
(As a portion of the bread is taken, each person may give thanks for a particular blessing he/she has received
during the past week.)
For example:
“I thank the Lord for this good day with my family.”
“I thank the Lord for the rain we have received.”
(Or, in the form of “Berakah”): “Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe Who has given us.....”
(The bread is not eaten until all have given thanks.)
Note: In case the celebration is among CFC members, the following concluding prayer may be used:
Leader: (The Leader extends his right hand towards the members as he prays:) God has given us to one
another as special gifts. He calls us to be true children of God. He calls us to live lives that are truly Christ-like.
So that we may experience the fullness of the life of Jesus Christ, I now pray that God will bless us and
empower us to live in holiness and honor all the days of our lives.
Response: Amen
Leader: I now call upon us all the blessing which God commanded that Aaron should pray over the chosen
people: May the Lord bless us and keep us. The Lord makes His face to shine upon us and be gracious to us.
The Lord lifts up His countenance upon us and gives us peace.
Response: Amen