Creator, As We Journey: An Opening Prayer

Creator, as we journey on in the Pentecostal movement to be your church and live the message we are called to be, 
travel with us, collectively and alone.
When we leave the bricks and mortar of this building, we head off to the world outside, yet we carry you with us. 
We can only make a difference by being different.
So, in our journey of intention and love, keep us mindful of your forever love, 
a love that is above and beyond human love yet is aware of our thinking, our ailings and angst, and our efforts to be your love in the world. 
You know us, and still you love us to our very bone marrow.
Thank you. Miigwetch.* Merci. Amen
Diane Trollope, Sudbury, Ont.
*As appropriate, offer thanks in the Indigenous
language of your area.