Prayer

LEADER:                                    LEADER:
A blessing of Christ                         Zalmon, may you grow in the
Comes to you in this child.               Knowledge of His presence, and
Godʼs blessing is mercy                   live with courage into Godʼs
and kindness and joy.                      promise to “Guide you along the
Welcome, Zalmon,                          best pathway for your life and
Child of love.                                   advise you and watch over you.” (Psalm 32:8)

ALL:                                         ALL:
Grow gently, Zalmon,                      Karla & Dave,
In love of God.                                As we stand together with you,
We bless you,                                  As your community and the symbol
And pray                                         The Jesus-seeking community
Christ be near you,                          central to Zalmonʼs journey,
Now and each hour                         We pray for you and offer our
Of your life                                      Shared experience and love
                                                       As Jesus reveals himself to and in
LEADER:                                       Zalmon.
God be with you
In this your day,                              We give you thanks in the name of
Every day and every way,               the Father, the Son, and the Holy
With you and for you                      Spirit.  Amen.
In this your day,
And the love
and affection
Of heaven
be toward you.

ALL:
We pray for you, Dave & Karla.
May faith grow in you.
May you find the presence
Of Christ your clothing,
And Christʼs wisdom guiding your
Life as Zalʼs parents.