Lord, hear our prayer:
Lord, we thank you for the privilege and the responsibility of knowing Christ as our Saviour, our King, our Friend and our Lord. We praise you for all who preach your word in this country and all around the world; for those who are faithful to your command to be witnesses for Christ in the midst of a society that has turned its back on its Maker. We thank you that you still provide us with opportunities for witness and service – moments when we can offer love and care in Christ’s name, and take his name upon our lips. Thank you for those times when you have empowered us to speak. May you always be lifted up and glorified for ever. In Christ we bring our thanks and praise.
Amen.