Otaki - Rangiātea church
Collect
E te Atua kaha rawa tino tohu
ka whakawhetai matou ki a koe
mo tau pononga mo Tamihana Te Rauparaha,
I mahi nui nei mo te rangatiratanga o te Atua.
Meinga kia whai tonu matou
ki enei mahi i waenganui i nga iwi katoa,
kia mohio ai ratou i te aroha o tau tama,
to matou Kaiwhakaora a Ihu Karaiti.
Amine.
Collect
God of compassion and power,
you sent your servant Tamihana Te Rauparaha
to labour for your kingdom
amongst the Maori of Te Wai Pounamu;
grant that we also
may make known to all people
the redeeming love of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Prayer
Our Father,
your kingdom come
on earth as in heaven.
God our life,
be with us through this day,
whether or not it brings us joy.
Help us when evening comes to recall one benefit,
for which to give you thanks.
Amen.
The Blessing
The Lord bless us,
and preserve us from all evil,
and keep us in eternal life.
Amen.