Words and images from the Groundbreaking

 

Harless Center at Central Place held their Groundbreaking and Dedication Ceremony on Sunday, September 29, 2013.  This week we are featuring the prayer of invocation led by Co-Pastors of First Presbyterian Church, Morgantown, Revs. John Sonnenday and Kristine Haig. Over the coming weeks look for more pictures and words from our speakers on the blog.   Thank you to Scott Lituchy for photographing the event.

INVOCATION 

by the Rev. Kristine Haig

God gives to all things the energy of life,

and calls us to lives of discipleship—

living with the vision of the Kingdom of God,

and being co-creators with God in bringing to life 

the promised new heaven and new earth.

This gathering is a celebration of our ongoing commitment  to serve God’s dream for this project.

So let us now turn our attention to the Holy One,whose dream has brought us here.     

Let us pray:

Ever-living One, God of Many Names,

you have led us to this project

and through all the twists and turns along the way,

to this sacred moment.

As these shovels full of earth are turned over,

may we give you thanks and praise

for all your gifts that made this day possible:

gifts of money and of time, gifts of creative vision, 

gifts of patience and stamina,

and of unfailing trust in you.

May this earth be for us a symbol of promises fulfilled,

and promises yet to be fulfilled

according to your vision, O Master Builder.

Keep us faithful to your dream,

obedient to your call,

and strong partners in co-creating this new reality.

Amen.