Lord,
You
give
the
great
commission:
“Heal
the
sick
and
preach
the
Word.”
Lest
the
Church
neglect
its
mission,
and
the
Gospel
go
unheard,
Help
us
witness
to
Your
purpose
with
renewed
integrity,
With
the
Spirit’s
gifts
empower
us
for
the
work
of
ministry.
Lord,
You
call
us to
Your
service:
“In
My
Name
baptize
and
teach.”
That
the
world
may
trust
Your
promise,
life
abundant
meant
for
each,
Give
us
all
new
fervor,
draw
us
closer
in
community.
With
the
Spirit’s
gifts
empower
us
for
the
work
of
ministry.
Lord,
You
make
the
common
holy:
“This
My
body,
this
My
blood.”
Let
us
all,
for
earth’s
true
glory,
daily
lift
life
heavenward,
Asking
that
the
world
around
us
share
your
children’s
liberty
With
the
Spirit’s
gifts
empower
us
for
the
work
of
ministry.
Lord,
You
show
us
love’s
true
measure:
“Father,
what
they
do,
forgive.”
Yet
we
hoard
as
private
treasure
all
that
You
so
freely
give.
May
Your
care
and
mercy
lead
us to
a
just
society.
With
the
Spirit’s
gifts
empower
us
for
the
work
of
ministry.
Lord,
you
bless
with
words
assuring:
“I am
with
you
to
the
end.”
Faith
and
hope
and
love
restoring,
may
we
serve
as
you
intend
And,
amid
the
cares
that
claim
us,
hold
in
mind
eternity.
With
the
Spirit’s
gifts
empower
us
for
the
work
of
ministry.
