Litany for Church Workers

O God, the Father of all, Who is over all and through all and in all:

Have mercy upon us.

O God, the Son, Who is the Saviour of Mankind, and Head of the Church:

Have mercy upon us.

O God, the Holy Spirit, Who has brought us to faith through Baptism and the Word:

Have mercy upon us.

We humbly confess, O Lord, that we have not always appreciated the gifts of pastors, Christian teachers, directors of parish services, and other church workers which You have given to Your church:

Forgive us Lord.

We humbly confess, O Lord, that we have often relied on others to identify and encourage prospective workers for Your vineyard:

Forgive us Lord.

We humbly confess, O Lord, that we have not looked as carefully as we could have at our own abilities to see if perhaps You might be calling us to be Your gift to Your church:

Forgive us Lord.

Quicken our hearts, O Lord, to remember Your great love for us and all mankind which moved You to provide salvation and peace in Your Son, Jesus Christ:

Move us by your Spirit, Lord.

Open our eyes, O Lord, to the great need for workers to lead Your church in bringing this Good News to all people:

Move us by your Spirit, Lord.

Broaden our vision, O Lord, to ways in which we can be used by You to help provide workers whom You would use:

Move us by your Spirit, Lord.

Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend ourselves. Make us Your servants for Jesus' sake. Use us in Your service to the praise of Your holy name.

Amen.