LEADER: Let us give thanks to God who welcomes us among the saints in light.
ALL: We are kin of God’s beloved son.
LEADER: Jesus is before all things and in him all things hold together.
ALL: In him the fullness of God dwells.
LEADER: He reconciles to himself all things.
ALL: On earth and in heaven.
LEADER: Let us pray for leaders in our world who share the Spirit of Jesus.
Respond to each prayer with the words of the good thief, spoken or sung. (See “Jesus, Remember Me,” Gather #404).
ALL: Jesus, remember us when you come into your kindom.