commissioned!

it's something i've been thru before... yet it still feels so fresh. with an expectant community bearing down upon the few of us, only God's grace can pull us thru!

now, lest i forget, let me put down the commissioning prayer.

Almighty Father,

We thank You for gathering us together today as one family in Christ. You have called us here to begin our journey in the service of Your Church. Grant us the wisdom and the love to deepen the faith of Your community here in CSS, and may we always remember that we are called to be humble servants to every member of our community.

Keep us focused on the mission that You have given us, and constantly remind us that it is by Your immense grace that we stand before the community. We are many parts in one body, and through Your greatness, bring us together as one community and help us remember that we are salt of the earth and light of the world.

We make this prayer through Your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen.

God bless our ministry... may we resolutely march forward with this prayer etched into our hearts. alleluia!