We offer to you, loving God, our gifts and needs as young disciples.

Bless us with your guiding grace

As we face the challenges and opportunities in our lives.

Touch our hearts with the gentleness of your love,

That we may know we are valued and valuable beings.

Send your spirit of hope to our lives,

That we may believe in ourselves

And know how we are needed in this world.

Grace us with the gift of joy

That we may celebrate life through laughter and tears alike.

Guide us, as we continue to grow

In our appreciation of the many gifts you have given us,

In the ministry opportunities available to us,

In the journey of faith we walk together,

In our shared mission as a community called to discipleship in the world.

We ask this in the name of Jesus.

Amen.