Opening Prayer

Dear Lord, as we gather before you to participate in this academic contest,

make us aware that we do this competition not for our own glory but to glorify
your name. Grant your wisdom that the contestants will value more the
camaraderie and cooperation that would happen today more that the glory of
winning.
Allow the losers to learn that they are already winners because of their
willingness to share their talents. Let the winners learn that they succeeded
because of your blessing and guiding presence. Bestow your generosity and love
to all of us present today and bless also those who are left at home. Whatever we
accomplish in this competition, we offer all of these to you.
Let this activity serve as a way to praise your name and spread your good
news. This we ask through Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Closing Prayer

Dear Lord,

Thank you that you promise us

That when two or more come together in Your Name
You are with us
Thank you Lord that you have been with us throughout this day.
And that you are with us right now.
Blessed our teachers who continue to mold us
And inspire us, as we leave this place
To love and serve You always

In the name of Jesus.

Amen