This article considers the conclusion to the covenantal worship service: the closing song and the benediction. It also discusses the place of the accompanist in the service, as well as the announcements, and finishes off with addressing the question whether there should be more participation of the members in the service.

It may be a common practice in many churches to hear the minister pronouncing some words at the end of the service, with hands raised. What is this all about? The benediction should be dear to God’s people. This article serves to show why this is the case, by discussing the blessing of God in the benediction of Ephesians 6:23-24.

This article looks at what the benediction is at the end of the worship service and how we must view it.

This article is about the benediction and the 'Amen' in the worship service.