Creator of the fruitful earth, you made us stewards of all things. Give us grateful hearts for all your goodness, and steadfast wills to use your bounty well, that the whole human family, today and in generations to come, may with us give thanks for the riches of your creation. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. AMEN
For the beauty and wonder of creation,
We thank you, Lord.
For all that is gracious in the lives of men and women, revealing the image of Christ,
We thank you, Lord.
For our daily food, for our homes and families and friends,
We thank you, Lord.
For minds to think and hearts to love,
We thank you, Lord.
For health, strength, and skill to work, and for leisure to rest and play,
We thank you, Lord.
For those who are brave and courageous, patient in suffering and faithful in adversity,
We thank you, Lord.
For all who pursue peace, justice, and truth,
We thank you, Lord.
Today we give thanks especially for Justin the Arbishop of Canterbury, Linda our Primate, Greg our Archbishop, Alan our Regional Dean and, Norbert and Haydn our Priest and all who minister in your church.
We thank you, Lord.
For (. . . and) all the saints whose lives have reflected the light of Christ,
We thank you, Lord.
