God of the covenant, you receive us wholly in love. In confidence we pray: God of salvation, hear our prayer.
Advance efforts to identify children and youth who may be at risk for alcohol and drug use.
God of salvation, hear our prayer.
Inspire us to nurture and celebrate the gifts of wonder, faith, and hope in children and adolescents.
God of salvation, hear our prayer.
Fulfill the promises of Christ for those who have gone before us in faith.
God of salvation, hear our prayer.
Our Father . . .
May God make us patient in adversity and rich in grace, that we may grow strong in Christ Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.