Prayer
God, you are the first light
cutting through the void.
You are the final light
which we shall enjoy forever.
Help us to welcome the light
and walk in it always.
Amen.
Collect
E te Wairua kaihanga,
nau a Ihaia i karanga hei minita mo te Rongopai,
a, i hoatu ki a ia etahi koha papai;
Manaakitia nga minita o to hahi
e mahi nei i roto i te iwi Maori,
kia pono ratou ki a koe;
ko Ihu Karaiti, hoki te Hepara Pai.
Amine.
Collect
Loving God,
you gave your servant Ihaia
grace to serve your church
faithfully for many years;
grant us a like zeal
in the proclamation of the gospel,
that the people of our day
may hear the good news;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Blessing
May the risen Christ grant us the joy of eternal life.
Amen.