Opening Prayer for National Forum, Federation meetings and other Church Music Meetings

 

Our Heavenly Father, we thank Thee and we praise Thee for bringing us together in oneness of mind and spirit to deliberate as Your church musicians and resolve the many concerns and issues we face in our church music ministry.

We beseech Thee to bless us with patience and understanding so that we listen to, and respect, each others' opinions and ideas, being carful not to pass judgment before giving thought to the concerns of others.

Help us to remember at all times that through our music ministry we seek not our own glorification but to glorify Thee our Heavenly Father in everything we do, in everything we say, and in all that we sing.

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Hoy Spirit, now and forever unto the ages of ages. Amen.

 

                                                          Offered by George S. Raptis 

                                                                                  1966-1967