Commitment

Dear Lord, Be with us on this new day. Thank you for hearing our prayers. We ask for wisdom and guidance as we vibrantly work to call our new pastor to Advent's congregation. Help us daily to commit our trust in You. Amen

Patience

Lord, as we walk to call a new rector to our congregation, may we have patience in discerning the gifts we seek and see those gifts clearly in the candidates you send to us. May the Holy Spirit be with us on this journey. Amen

Loving

Almighty God, we thank you for our church community. Fill us with your grace and love that we might seek to hear, understand, and support each other during the discernment process. Fill us with your grace, so we can be gracious to each other. Amen

Daring in Faith

Gracious God, we thank you for your goodness and care. Come into our hearts so that we may be bold, brave, and daring in our faith as we prepare for the future of our church. All this we ask in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

Self-Reflection

Loving God, bless every member of the Advent community with your grace so that we may follow Jesus' example of extending loving kindness to each other. Help us to see ourselves as we individually discern the qualities of a candidate being sent by you. May we be led by Christ into acceptance of your will. In Christ's name we pray. Amen

Joyous

Gracious God, remind us not to worry during the call process, but instead, to trust that you will lead the best candidate to our Advent community. Lord, we will honor you by being joyful always and giving thanks for all you do. Amen

Our Future

Most heavenly and gracious God, give us a vision of the new situations in which we live out our faith in Jesus. As we work to call a new pastor to our congregation, may we welcome the one you are sending us to lead us in the new days ahead. May we go forth with faith knowing your hand is leading us and your love is supporting us. Amen.

Almighty God, Giver of every good gift. Look graciously on your church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP)

Most heavenly and gracious God, we thank you for all the blessings you have given to us. Help us to discern the needs and gifts of your Advent community. Give the leaders wisdom and guide our contemplation and prayer during this time of transition. We ask this in the name of your beloved Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.