For those among us who are the peacemakers,
For those among us who pray for others,
For those among us who give of themselves.
We give thanks, O God.
For those among us who speak up for those without a voice,
For those among us who work for justice,
For those among us who are teachers.
We give thanks, O God.
For those among us who show mercy to others,
For those among us who feed the hungry,
For those among us who comfort the grieving.
We give thanks, O God.
For those among us who lift up the fallen,
For those of us who practice the art of healing,
For those of us who protect the weak.
We give thanks, O God.
For those among us who speak prophetically,
For those among us who carry the burden for others,
For those among us who shed tears for the pain of this world
but still try to make things better.
We give thanks, O God.
For the fact that we are your children,
For the fact that you freely love us and fill us with your grace,
For the gift of your son, Jesus, and his teachings.
We give thanks, O God.
For the spirit of community instilled in us by our faith,
For the comfort of your constant presence and
For knowing that you are with those among us who need you the most right now,
naming ___.
We give thanks, O God.
For knowing that we are your disciples and your followers,
For knowing that it is our job to carry your word to others,
For knowing that we are never alone.
We give thanks, O God.
For the words that your Son taught us,
For the words we still use today,
“Our Father…”
**Words in bold can be the congregational response.
Uniquely Cherished 