Loving God, you are worthy of all praise. Thank you for the joys of this life. Thank you for the hope of everlasting life. Thank you for freedom from sin. Thank you for family and friends. Thank you for your gift of love. Thank you for your church and its presence in this world. Thank you for hands and feet that enable me to work for you. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Amen.

Prayer by a member of the Dakotas Conference

God says, “Because you are devoted to me, I’ll rescue you. I’ll protect you because you know my name. Whenever you cry out to me, I’ll answer. I’ll be with you in troubling times. I’ll save you and glorify you. I’ll fill you full with old age. I’ll show you my salvation.”

Psalm 91:14-16