We gather in your name, O lord.

Welcome to our gathering of Thanks! Even as we
share this meal, accept our hearty
"Thank you Lord!"
Account each sound, every movement, each
intention, as a joyous shout of praise
to you.
The pleasant clink of glass to glass, a tinkling
"Alleluia!"
The scrape of a knife against the plate, a clattering
Praise the Lord" A compliment to the cook,
consider even that a thankful compliment
to you.
A hearty belly laugh, a childish giggle, a whispered
joke from freind to friend.
These are all expressions of our Praise.
For you have given all things to us, grace upon
grace.. and salvation through your son as well!

And so, consider even this meal here, A happy
" Hooray " to you, O God. Amen