The United Methodist Church Dedication Ceremony for a Business - English

Call to Worship

May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us–yes, establish the work of our hands. (Psalms 90:17)

Hymn of Praise: Great is Thy faithfulness

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;

There is no shadow of turning with Thee;

Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;

As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.

Refrain:

Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!

Morning by morning new mercies I see:

All I have needed Thy hand hath provided—

Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,

Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above

Join with all nature in manifold witness

To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,

Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide,

Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow—

Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

Opening Prayer  

O Lord our God, you are the source of life and strength. Bless this day, as we honor and thank you for entrusting our sister, Paula Caling Basa and family, this business.  As we do this service of dedication, we pray for your presence to fill this place, as well as every heart. Amen. 

Reading of  the Bible (Leader)

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. (Colossians 3:23-24)

Message: We are God’s Stewards

    The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; (Psalm 24:1).

Litany of Dedication

Leader: We gather today in the presence of God and these witnesses to dedicate Eat Resto & Cafe for the glory of God and the praise of Jesus Christ.

People: Lord, may it be done according to Your goodness and grace.

Leader: We dedicate this building and all who now or ever will work here or visit this place of business to the grace, love, mercy, and protection of God.

People: Lord, may it be done according to Your goodness and grace.

Leader: We dedicate ourselves to bear witness of the values we cherish, including the relentless pursuit of excellence, an unwavering commitment to integrity, and unbending attention to detail, so that all we do will bring honor to God.

People: Lord, may it be done according to Your goodness and grace.

Prayer of Dedication (Pastor)

Dear God, our heavenly Father, lavish Your blessings upon this business as it seeks to bring You glory in all its ways. We ask You to expand this business in its new location as a towering example of quality, service, and integrity throughout Olongapo City and beyond. We ask for Your favor to rest upon all who now or will ever work here, and their families. 

May all who enter these premises sense Your presence, power, and love. Grant this place of business Your wisdom, truth, favor, peace, success, and prosperity as they seek to honor God. 

In the name of Jesus for the glory of God. Amen.

Words of Blessing (Pastor)

The Lord bless you and keep you;

the Lord make his face shine on you

and be gracious to you;

the Lord turn his face toward you

and give you peace.

(Numbers 6:24-26)