Lord, You give the great commission: �Heal the sick and preach the Word.�
Lest the Church neglect its mission, and the Gospel go unheard,
Help us witness to Your purpose with renewed integrity,
With the Spirit�s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

Lord, You call us to Your service: �In My Name baptize and teach.�
That the world may trust Your promise, life abundant meant for each,
Give us all new fervor, draw us closer in community.
With the Spirit�s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

Lord, You make the common holy: �This My body, this My blood.�
Let us all, for earth�s true glory, daily lift life heavenward,
Asking that the world around us share your children�s liberty
With the Spirit�s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

Lord, You show us love�s true measure: �Father, what they do, forgive.�
Yet we hoard as private treasure all that You so freely give.
May Your care and mercy lead us to a just society.
With the Spirit�s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

Lord, you bless with words assuring: �I am with you to the end.�
Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as you intend
And, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity.
With the Spirit�s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.