Covenantal Learning

A LITANY OF COVENANTAL LEARNING Leader: Loving God, we thank you for the people who have lovingly presented themselves for the work of Christian education and formation. Educators: Gracious God, thank you for this opportunity for growth and service. We come first as disciples, seeking wisdom and knowledge from you. Teach us, so that we can teach others. Leaders: We covenant to pray for our leaders and for all the children, youth, and adults who will attend classes and other learning activities and gatherings this year. Lord, enable all of us to grow spiritually and study diligently. May this year of learning enlighten and transform us. Educators: Amazing God, grant each of us a fresh vision of faith and a new understanding of your grace. Leader: We pray for those, dear God, being drawn by your love, who will venture into your classrooms and learning settings for the first time. We pray especially for those who will come searching for God and for a Christian family. Educators: Accepting God, show us how to welcome the stranger. Use our classrooms, small groups, activities, and gatherings as loving examples of Christian community for persons of all ages. Leader: Help us, loving God, to encourage all in our care to love you with all our hearts, our minds, our souls, and our strength, and to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. ALL: Empowering God, help us all to practice what we teach! AMEN