Place a bible and lighted candle at the center of your group. Collect and surround the bible with current headlines that report breakdowns and challenges in communication among the peoples of our world.
LEADER: Come, Holy Spirit, come, befriender of the poor, source of all our store.
ALL: Holy Spirit, Creator God, shower us with your love.
LEADER: Heal our wounds, our strength renew; on our dryness pour your dew; wash stains of guilt or shame away!
ALL: Holy Spirit, Creator God, shower us with your love.