1. Prayers (based on Psalm 46) in unison:
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge.

2. Prayers
Volunteer 1: We give thanks for the gift of the Holy Spirit whose light brought new understanding of both the Living Word and the written Scripture.
Volunteer 2: We ask for that Light to continue today with us.
Volunteer 3: We are grateful for the inspiration that lead to the printing press, spreading the Gospel in many languages. Continue that inspiration today!
Volunteer 4: We also thank you for our continued freedom in the Son to share that same news of salvation through your grace and Christ’s faithfulness.

3. Prayers
Volunteer 5: We remember the lives that were lost in the struggle to reform the church on earth-those who were martyred, those who died fighting, those who perished in hiding, and who were killed on all sides.
Volunteer 6: We remember also the lives that have been lost throughout history in the name of religion and for those who die today for daring to believe.
Volunteer 7: We thank you for the instruction that comes through our church heritage- the teachings, the understanding of the saints, the gift of community, and a deeper appreciation of God’s gift of Holy Communion and Holy Baptism.

4. Prayers
Volunteer 8: We thank you for the presence of Jesus Christ–in us, with us, and for us–and for the support of the Holy Spirit, ever reforming us.
Volunteer 9: God of stability and change, we thank you that true reformation is always your work and always being done in us out of your love for your whole creation. We are ever reformed by the work of your love.
Volunteer 10: Dear God, please continue to reform your world, your Church, and we your people. Keep us reformed, and ever being reformed!

5. Prayers (based on Psalm 118) in unison:
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.
The Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.
Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will go through them, And I will praise the Lord.
This is the gate of the Lord.