Holy Spirit, we entrust your church, its leaders, and all faithful people to your love and guidance. Loving God, we welcome you. We pray for our bishops, priests, and deacons, including Michael, Sean, Phil, Joseph, Carola, and all  who minister in your name. Today we thank you especially for our Diocesan Council, Board of Directors,

Bless your church, O God, with wisdom. Make our souls holy and grant to us your friendship and love.  We pray for Michael, our presiding bishop; Sean, our presiding bishop-elect; Phil, our bishop; Joseph,  our vicar, and Carola and Mark, our interim presiders. We offer our gratitude for the help given us by  Bishop Melissa.

Almighty God, thank you for your generous love. We pray for your church and all who serve you  including Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Melissa, our Bishop Provisional; Phil, our bishop-elect; Joseph  our vicar; and Carola and Mark, our sabbatical presiders. We lift up the St. Hilda St. Patrick bishop’s  committee and our many volunteers. Guide

O God, we pray for this holy gathering and for your people in every place. We ask your blessing upon  Michael, our presiding bishop; Sean, our presiding bishop-elect; Melissa, our bishop provisional; Phil,  our bishop-elect; and Joseph, our vicar. We lift up to you the Anglican Church of Mozambique and  Angola; and the faith communities

God of heaven and earth, fill your church with your holy presence, and strengthen your servants with  your steadfast love. Bless Michael, our presiding bishop; Sean, our presiding bishop-elect; Melissa, our  bishop provisional; Phil, our bishop-elect; Joseph, our vicar; and all our church staff, leaders, and  volunteers. We pray for the Anglican Church of Mexico;