Here’s
an opening prayer for a graduation or Baccalaureate service. It comes from the Hope Lutheran Church in
Everly, IA.
Opening Prayer: Graduation
Gracious
Heavenly Father,
you
create life from the earth on which we dwell
and
breathe into it new life and meaning.
Graciously
you empower us with knowledge and skills
to
aid one another as we live out our life on this earth.
Bless
our gathering this night
as
we recall your grace and kindness to these young lives
and
celebrate the endings and beginnings of the opportunities you provide.
Empower
us all to live lives worthy of the callings you offer,
that
we may strengthen one another and your creation
as
we walk together with you through this life.
In
Christ Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
~ written by Rev. Michael H.from Hope Lutheran
Church, Everly, IA. Posted on http://synodresourcecenter.org/wma/worship/occasional/other/0023/baccalaureate1.html
