Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we illumine this tree.

Ever-living God, we ponder your faithful love and pray: God, in your saving justice, hear our prayer. 

May the praise of God be always on our lips and in our hearts, through Jesus, the Wisdom of God. Amen.

Provident God, you called St. Andrew to leave his nets and follow you. In company with him we pray: God, in your love, hear our prayer.

Loving Counselor, you never abandon those who hope in you. In confidence we pray: O God, come to our aid.

Author of all life, you have done great things for us. We ponder your wonders and pray: Remember your mercy, Lord.  Send your ready help to all who suffer because…

May God bless us and deepen our hearts in faith, hope, and love, through Christ and by the working of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

God of abundance, you lavish us with your love and save us through Jesus Christ. In trust we pray: Creating God, restore us to yourself.

May God equip us with every gift of the Spirit and produce in us, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to the Lord. Amen.

God of reversals, you topple the mighty and strengthen the weak. In faith we pray: Mighty God, hear our prayer.