For a New Beginning in Ministry
Sentence
O sing to the Lord a new song; give praise in the assembly of the faithful; let the people of God rejoice in their maker.	Psalm 149:1,2
Collects
Gracious and eternal God,
through your Son you have called us
into the fellowship of your church;
hear our prayers for all your faithful people,
that in the ministry which you have given us
we may be instruments of your love;
[and give your servant N
the gifts of grace s/he needs for her/his task;]
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Praise to you, empowering God,
for the people you have raised up
to serve you in this place;
send your Holy Spirit now
on your servant N;
be with us we pray,
as together we serve your purpose
and your kingdom.
Psalms	15	95:1-7
Readings
Numbers 11:16,17,24-29	Sharing the burden
Ephesians 4:7-16		Gifts in the church
Luke 12:35-44		The faithful servant
Post Communion Sentence
Jesus said, “I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last.”	John 15:16