For a Synod or Conference
Sentence
Let us clothe ourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony; and let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts.		Colossians 3:14,15 (adapted)
Collects
Jesus,
you are here for us, who gather in your name;
lead us on in faith
to reach out in hope,
in self-denying, cross-bearing love
to build your church.
(for a synod)
Everloving God,
you have given your Holy Spirit to your church
to lead us into all truth;
bless with your Spirit’s gracious presence
the members of this synod;
keep us/them steadfast and united in love,
that we/they may reveal your glory
and prepare the way for your commonwealth of love;
through Jesus Christ our Redeemer.
(for a conference)
Gracious and eternal God,
you guide those who trust you,
you give us light upon our path;
give us in all our uncertainties
the wisdom to know your way,
that by your Spirit at work in us
we may not stumble,
but walk in your truth;
through Jesus Christ our Redeemer.
Psalms	19:7-14	25:1-9
Readings
Numbers 9:15-23		Waiting on the Lord
Or Micah 6:6-8		What the Lord requires
2 Corinthians 4:1-10		Our ministry
Or Philippians 2:1-11	The mind of Christ
Luke 14:27-33		Counting the cost
Or John 15:1-8		The vine and the branches
Post Communion Sentence
Jesus said, “Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”	
					Matthew 18:20