Open a bible at the center of your group, place a recent newspaper or the globe of the world beside it, and light a candle.
LEADER: Who waits to see God’s face and goodness?
ALL: Whose hungers need food, whose families need shelter, whose confusion or anger awaits healing and faith?
LEADER: (All extend hands toward the globe or the newspaper.) Risen Lord, bless all who have not seen but believe.
ALL: Transform us into people others can see and believe in you. Amen.