Let us pray.

Grant your grace and guidance, Almighty God,

to all who work for the voluntary organisations

in the County of Staffordshire;

support and encourage them,

that by their skill and compassion

they may bring help to those who are in need,

and bestow on all of us, we pray, O Lord,

a desire to serve our neighbour,

a respect for all creation,

and a sense of duty to one another

and to you;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.