Prayer Before Service

Father in heaven,
Your son Jesus Christ showed His love for you
by serving His needy brothers and sisters.
We now ask you to give us Your help,
as we serve You and Your people.

Open our mouth to praise You in word

and song.
Open our ears to hear Your word.
Open our hands to do Your work well.

Take from our hearts all evil and distracting

thoughts.
Help us to know what we should do,
and how to do it well.
Help us serve reverently in Your altar.
And so give praise and glory,
now and forever.
† Amen.