S11/01 ‘Further worship’ Page 1 of 9 © Scripture Union 2007
Leader: For the faith, determination and courage of all those who have gone before and ensured that we have heard the good news of Jesus Response: Father, we thank you
Leader: For Paul and his colleagues Response: Father, we thank you
Leader: For all the early Christian martyrs Response: Father, we thank you
Leader: For those who have stood for truth throughout the ages and have risked their lives for you Response: Father, we thank you
Leader: For those in our own tradition who have sought to be your servants [insert names] Response: Father, we thank you
Leader: For those who founded this church and who over the years have given sacrificially of their time and energy [insert names] Response: Father, we thank you
Leader: For those who today serve you faithfully in this church Response: Father, we thank you