CALL TO WORSHIP
Psalm 62

MUSIC
Curated by Kevin & Alyssa Borst
Phil Wickham - Battle Belongs
Mission House - I Don't Have Much
Cody Carnes - Simple Kingdom
Bethel Music - Heaven Come

YOUTH GRADUATION PRAYER
Written by Alexandra Chubachi

June is a time of big transitions for our youth. We have grade six students looking ahead to Jr High, Grade 9 students anticipating the big move to High School, and grade 12 students graduating, looking towards the adventure of so much possibility.

I love how times of transition, big or small, give us a moment to look back at the path we’ve walked, and give voice to the anticipation of what’s to come. So, lets do that now with a prayer for students at the end of the school year.

God of expansive love,

Here we are, at the end of another school year, feeling all the June feelings. Many youth in this room are both tired of the final projects and events, and excited that a break is coming. Give them energy for the final push and refresh them in quiet moments.

We bless the unique individuality of each student here at Commons. May they know that they are a gift, regardless of their gifts.

We bless the parents and caregivers who have walked with these kids along the way. May they feel your Divine comfort as they grieve the “letting goes”, and your Divine pride in their beloved children. Give them wisdom, compassion, and a sense of humour.

For the students who are looking at a bigger transition over the next few months we ask for a deep peace over the coming changes. We pray that they will lean into practices of habit, self-care, and reflection. We pray for friendships that are uplifting. We pray for adults in their life who they can trust. We pray that they learn to trust themselves.

Thank you for meeting us with unflappability, may these youth never hold back from asking you their tough questions.

Thank you for meeting us with playfulness, may these youth hold on to their curiosity.

Thank you for meeting us with tenderness, may these youth find comfort in you when they are heartbroken or overwhelmed.

Thank you for meeting us with expansive love, may these youth explore their beliefs knowing your love goes wider and deeper than they can imagine.