Introduction

Bishop Carol Hendrix invited me to introduce a hymn, “My Life Flows On in Endless Song,” and to lead the 2010 Lutheran CORE Convocation in prayer to begin its session on Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, the session in which the delegates voted to establish the North American Lutheran Church.

Prayer

Most holy Father, You have brought us in safety to this new day. We praise You for this gift and we ask You to grant us times of work, of prayer, and of rest. By Your Holy Spirit, lead us along paths of obedience to Your will, that all we say and do may bring You glory and may lead others to know that our Lord is Jesus Christ. In His name we pray. Amen.