 Lord, we thank you for renewing our own faith now this morning as you feed us with the body and blood of Christ that we might be strengthened to go forth in service to the word. In your mercy, hear our prayer. Holy God, holy and merciful, into your outstretched arms we commend ourselves and all for whom we pray, trusting in the one who is the way, the truth, and the life, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.