I Have Prepared a Place for You, says the Lord, a Place that is for You, and Only You to Fill

The commissioning of the Holy Cross Mission Team on July 20, 2014

Mission team members were commissioned in their home churches on Sunday, July 20. Following is the commissioning prayer used at Holy Cross:

Sponsor: I present to you these persons to be admitted to the ministry of Ecuador mission workers in their congregation.

"'I have prepared a place for you,' says the Lord, 'a place that is for you, and only you, to fill. Approach my table, asking first that you might serve. Look even for the lowest tasks. Then, the work of service done, you may look for your own place at the table. But do not seek the important seat which may be reserved for someone else. In the place of My appointing will be your joy.' Lord, show me the right seat; find me the fitting task; give me the willing heart." ~Hild of Whitby (Celtic Daily Prayer)

Lord, show me the right seat; find me the fitting task; give me the willing heart.

Let us pray.

Have regard to our supplication, O gracious Lord, and confirm with your heavenly benediction your servants commissioned to minister in your Church, that with sincere devotion of mind and body they may offer acceptable service to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

May the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen you, that in this, and in all things, you may do God’s will in the service of the kingdom of his Christ. Amen.

In the Name of God and of this congregation, I commission you as Ecuador mission workers in your parish and pledge you our prayers, encouragement, and support.

Holy Cross team members also handed out bracelets made in Ecuador so our parishioners would be reminded to pray for us and for those we meet along the way.

Members of the Holy Cross Mission Team hand out bracelets made in Ecuador

Thanks to generous donations, we have all the paintbrushes we have been asked to bring -- and more. And we have purchased two laptops so the kids in the education equals HOPE scholarship program can do their homework, receive tutoring, and have Internet access. Thank you all for your love and support!