Mission Trip Prayer

Today we begin a journey of mystery and surprises. God, we ask you to travel with us as our compass and guide. Please give us the confidence and assurance to support, promote and encourage one another during this journey. Persuade us to walk outside of the familiar and into the many opportunities that lie ahead. Remind us to be accepting and willing participants in the lives of those we meet. May we remember that while we are enthusiastic and eager to offer our talents and ourselves to those we meet; we may be amazed at the gifts of community, friendship and love we gain from our collective efforts with others. As we work, interact and play gently remind us to be respectful, compassionate examples of Christ. Provide us times of rest and silence to meditate on the experiences of the day and allow the Holy Spirit to refresh our bodies and minds so we may continue our work each day. We ask that the work we do and words we speak be used for peace and justice for those unable to speak for themselves. As our mission work is completed remind us to humbly extend our appreciation to our hosts and pray for their continued work of service to others. Finally may we return safely to our family and congregations to share the love and experiences of our mission work. God, allow our experience to be the catalyst by which our congregations are transformed and continue a mission of service and love to our community and the world. Amen.

Written by Robin Herb