You call the worlds into being,
   create persons in your own image,
   and set before each one the ways of life and
    death.
You seek in holy love to save all people from
    aimlessness and sin.
You judge people and nations by your righteous will
    declared through prophets and apostles.
In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified
    and risen Savior,
  you have come to us
  and shared our common lot,
  conquering sin and death
    and reconciling the world to yourself.
You bestow upon us your Holy Spirit,
   creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ,
   binding in covenant faithful people of all ages,
    tonques, and races. You call us into your church
   to accept the cost and joy of discipleship,
   to be your servants in the service of others,
   to proclaim the gospel to all the world
    and resist the powers of evil,
   to share in Christ's baptism and eat at his table,
   to join him in his passion and victory.
You promise to all all who trust you
   forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace,
   courage in the struggle for justice and peace,
   your presence in trial in rejoicing,
   and eternal life in your realm which has no end.
Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto you.
                                                                                           Amen.