[We welcomed back our Chancel Choir yesterday after a well deserved summer break. The picture above is the choir rehearsing the anthem, “With the Voice of Singing,” by Martin Shaw. Listen to a portion of their anthem in the video below. We also welcomed back several college students as they begin a new academic year which is why the pastoral prayer has a college student focus. For the sermon, click here.]
O God, be thou our vision.
Be thou our vision as we pursue the dreams you have placed in our hearts.
Be thou our vision as we begin a new school year.
Be thou our vision as we grow in our understanding of who we are.
Be thou our vision as we go to class and find time to study.
Be thou our vision as we balance work and leisure.
Be thou our vision as we wake up early for class.
Be thou our vision as we get adjusted to a new schedule.
Be thou our vision as we take that first exam.
Be thou our vision as we are away from our loved ones.
Be thou our vision as we decide on a career path.
Be thou our vision as we attempt to stay awake during a long lecture.
Be thou our vision as we face times of discouragement.
Be thou our vision as we seek to meet new friends.
Be thou our vision as we try to find a parking space on campus.
But most importantly, O God…Most importantly...
Be thou our vision as we seek to live out the vision that Jesus offers us through this prayer which we are invited to pray together...
“Our Father, who art in heaven…”
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