"In our joys and in our sorrows, days of toil and hours of ease,
Still he calls, in cares and pleasures, Christian, love me more than these.” (StF 250 v. 4)
The Conference, the Connexional Council, the District Chairs and the Warden of the Diaconal Order have heard your call, Risen Shepherd of the Church. Guide and direct them, we pray, that in their discerning and their decisions they may love you above all else. Loving you, may they follow wherever you lead, giving themselves away in your service. Through their self-giving, may your people be nourished, and through the flourishing of the Church, may your glory be revealed. Amen.
Prayer inspired by Singing the Faith (StF) 250 v. 4 and John 21:15–19