Sovereign Lord,
We welcome You here and give thanks for Your Presence.
We're thankful that You welcome us into Your family.
You don't see us as male or female, rich or poor,
or by the color of our skin. You see us as Your children -
dearly loved and in need of redemption.
You accept all who fear You and do right.
Help us to see others through Your eyes,
and to lead others into Your presence
with the good news of salvation through Christ,
our risen Lord and Savior, in whose name we pray.
Amen.