forever. Amen. OR, modernised traditional Lord God, heavenly Father, let your dear Son, Jesus Christ, come quickly and take to himself his bride, the church. Bring us, together with all the redeemed, into your glory. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. OR, alternative (Let us pray for the coming of God's kingdom. [silence]) Almighty and everliving God, it is your will to restore all things in your dear Son. Bring together under his just and gentle rule all the peoples of the world, now divided and torn apart by sin. For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. OR, new (revised second alternative) (Let us pray for confidence in the Day of Judgment. [silence]) Merciful Saviour, you have taught us that those who believe in you will not be condemned, but have already passed from death to life. Give us faith in your forgiveness, so that we fearlessly wait for the time when you set us completely free. For you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Offering Prayer: Almighty God, we thank you for bringing us into your kingdom and making us priests to serve you. Help us to keep trusting in Jesus until this life is over. Meanwhile, make us faithful servants, doing what you want us to do, and