Pastor: Lord Jesus Christ, in this world of unrest and strife

Pastor: Lord Jesus Christ, in this world of unrest and strife You founded Your holy Christian Church through faith as a kingdom of peace and joy. You have established this worldwide communion of saints in which all believers are joined by the invisible bond of faith and in which we are gathered around Your Word and Sacraments.

People: We humbly ask You to bless most richly the congregation of saints, of which You have called us to be a…