University Prayer of Dedication
University Prayer of Dedication
University Pastor:
Dear Father we come today to thank you for what it means to be a community of learners committed to a distinctive vision of Christian higher education. We come to thank you for the FPU idea. Help us today as we try to live faithfully to what your calling is for our lives and this place.
University Family: Oh Lord hear our prayers.
University Pastor:
Holy Father we need you to pursue this mission, to collaborate as a body of believers and to engage in meeting the needs of a hurting humanity. We cannot do this without you.
University Family: Oh Lord hear our prayers.
University Pastor:
Father, please give us the resources needed to serve so many, and teach us to forgive one another as you have forgiven us
University Family: Oh Lord hear our prayers.
University Pastor:
Father, Lead us not Father into temptation, and deliver us from evil, for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. We desire to please you.
University Family: Oh Lord hear our prayers.
University Pastor:
Please grant us wisdom, patience, love and Christian unity as we begin this year. Thank you for this place, your people, your purpose and your grace. We dedicate this year and our lives to you now.
University Family: Oh Lord hear our prayers.