Stewardship
Community of Health Care
Holy Trinity of Persons,
You reveal Yourself in a Triune relationship.
Thank You for calling us together at (name).
May we be a sign of unity, especially to those we serve.
Keep us focused on good stewardship
that we are able to be mindful
of the oppressed and forgotten poor.
Fashion us as Your new creation.
We ask this through Jesus, our Brother,
Whose Spirit of love draws us together.
Amen.
Creative Simplicity
God, our loving Father,
You sent Your Son, Jesus, as our model and guide.
Teach us to share our gifts of time, talent and treasure.
Transform our lives with creative simplicity
that we may be worthy followers
of Christ, our Lord,
who lives and reigns with You
and Your Holy Spirit both now and for ever.
Amen.
Daily Witness
Lord God, Creator of the Universe,
You provide for all Your creatures.
Send Your Spirit of Generosity to us
that we might give daily witness
in responding to the needs of our time.
May (name) be a source of comfort
for people afflicted with sickness and suffering.
From the poverty of our lives
and the richness of Your love,
we ask this in the name of Jesus.
Amen.
Responsible Stewards
Almighty God of the Universe,
You have bestowed upon us an abundance of gifts.
We acknowledge that these resources are not ours but Yours.
May we be responsible stewards
with deep reverence for all life.
Give us compassionate hearts
with the strength abiding in Christ
both now and for ever.
Amen.
Sacred Trust
Blest are You, Ruler of the Universe,
You generously provide for our welfare.
Help us to value Your manifold gifts
and hold them in sacred trust
for one another and for future generations.
May we see Your providential care
at work among us
through Jesus, the Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Stewardship of Attitude
Holy God of all time,
Your Spirit of Transformation is always at work.
Soften our hard hearts.
Change our hostility to hospitality.
Help us to be responsible stewards of loving kindness.
Give us insight to appreciate and affirm one another.
May Your Spirit strengthen our inner being
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Stewardship of Human Resources
God of Heaven and Earth,
You share Your goodness with us.
Inspire us to be trustful stewards
of Your Spirit, living in each person.
Give us compassionate hearts
ready and willing to stand by
our family, friends, co-workers and residents
in (name of community).
This we ask through Jesus, our Brother.
Amen.
Wonder of God’s Design
Gracious God,
all we are and everything that we have comes from You.
Help us to develop respect for Your work
and marvel at the wonder of Your infinite design.
May we at (name of the community) be worthy stewards
of all that is entrusted to our care.
We ask this in the unity of Your Holy Spirit,
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.