We offer our thanks, O Lord,
for the achievement of this evening.
Gathered in the spirit of brotherhood
and dedication,
we have learned of the needs
that demand our caring.
We have learned
of men and women and children
who exist in poverty,
in distress,
in despair;
whose days are spent
in lands of degradation;
who need our help
as they need the very air they breathe.
And in seeking to rise
to the measure of our responsibility,
we have answered.

We trust
that we may go forth from this meeting
with a sense of Thy blessing.

For those who have given of themselves,
we offer our thanks, O Lord.
For those who labor
to help make all of our community
aware and responsive,
we thank Thee.
For the many blessings that are ours,
for the opportunity to share them with our brethren,
we thank Thee.

Blessed art Thou, O Lord,
the guardian of hope.

Amen.