OUR VALUES 2023/2024
Thankfulness
The feeling of being happy or grateful because of something.
"Always give thanks for everything to God the Father." Ephesians 5.20
Lord
We welcome your spirit to work in our lives,
Let your word take root so that
Your love may grow up ( reach up)
Your joy may spread out ( reach out)
And your peace become deeper in us each day ( reach down)
Amen
Trust
A firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.
"My God is my strength in whom I trust." Psalm 18.2
Loving God,
We thank you for Mary’s trust in you.
Help us to trust you,
To lead us and direct us throughout our lives.
Amen
Perseverance
A continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time.
"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4.13
Lord Jesus,
When I feel worried about facing a new challenge,
help me to persevere.
When the going gets tough,
help me to persevere.
When I feel like giving up,
help me to persevere.
Amen
Justice
Fairness is the way people are dealt with.
"What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Mica 6.8
Lord, Your justice reaches to the heavens,
Your faithfulness into the clouds.
We give you praise for your generous love,
that does not treat us as we deserve,
but gives us more than we could ever hope for.
Amen
Service
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
“I did not come to be served, but to serve.” Matthew 20.28
Father God,
Give us willing hearts to serve others with joy
and bring them help and comfort.
Give us humility to accept help and service from others
with thankfulness and grace
Amen
Truth and Truthfulness
The quality of being honest and not telling any lies.
"Speak the truth in a spirit of love." Ephesians 4.15
Lord Jesus, light of the world,
Help us to shine as lights,
to be truthful and honest in all we do.
Amen
