Collect
Merciful God, you call us in Christ
to serve your gospel;
may Mokomoko and Carl Völkner
be for us symbols for reconciliation,
that your aroha may grow
in the hearts of all your people;
through Jesus Christ our Redeemer.
Amen.
Collect
E te Kaihanga, e te Kai Homai i te Ora.
E hui nei nga awa o Waioweka, o Otara;
tenei hoki koe te whakahui i o iwi i raro i tou maru o te aroha.
I karekare nga wai i mua; nau i whakahora te marino;
e maumahara ana matou ki a te Wakena raua ko Mokomoko.
I te ra nei kua whakakotahi mai matou
i te mea he Atua aroha koe,
he Atua atawhai koe, he Atua mana mutunga kore.
Kororia ki tou Ingoa Tapu.
Amine.
Prayer
Our Father,
save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
God of opportunity and change,
praise to you for giving us life at this critical time.
As our horizons extend, keep us loyal to our past;
as our dangers increase, help us to prepare the future;
keep us trusting and hopeful,
ready to recognise your kingdom as it comes.
Amen.
The Blessing
May the risen Christ grant us the joy of eternal life.
Amen.
Let us bless the Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!