Heavenly Father,

We give you our hopes, worries and fears as our lovely child starts school.

We pray that you would fill their hearts with excitement and calm their worries with your love.

Please go before them, help them make friends, enjoy the activities and build relationships with their teachers and carers.

May we learn to entrust them each day into your care, and as we do may they grow in confidence and independence.

Father, may joy abound in their hearts as they enter this new exciting season of their lives.

In Jesus name.

Amen.

(a prayer for parent’s from www.lords-prayer-words.com)

May you walk with God
this summer
in whatever you do
wherever you go.

Walking with God means…
walking with honesty
and with courage.
Walking with love
and respect
and concern for the feelings of others.

May you talk to God
this summer
on every day
and in every situation.

Talking with God means…
praying words of praise
for the beauty of creation.
Saying prayers of thanks
for friends and good times.

Asking God’s help
in all your decisions.
Expressing sorrow
when you have failed.
May you talk with God
every day. Amen.

―author unknown

GO NOW, GRADUATES, with the gift of faith,
That you might see God’s hand
In all that you do.

GO NOW WITH the gift of hope,
That you might know God’s guidance,
That will keep you safe.

GO NOW WITH the gift of love,
That you may offer love and care
To those you meet.

GO NOW WITH the gift of knowledge,
Remembering all that you have learned.
With God’s help, live it!

GO NOW GRADUATES
With these words of Jesus in your hearts:
“I will not leave you alone;
I am with you always.”

-Adapted from a prayer by Gwen Costello

Lord, I pray that I never take my freedom for granted. May I always remember that my freedom was purchased at a very high price. My freedom cost others their very lives. Lord, bless those who have served and continue to give their lives for our freedom. Meet their needs and watch over their families. Amen.

I will reflect on the promise of the resurrection and Jesus’ power over death.