To the glory of God, in the presence of this congregation, I now direct that ground be broken for Eternal Friends in Christ. The responsibility and the privilege rest upon us to cause a building to rise here that shall be a house of this people of God and a place devoted to the worship of almighty God and to the glory of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
That a church may meet here where children shall learn to love God and grow in grace and goodness, and in favor with God and all people,
we break this ground today.
That a church may meet here where youth and young adults shall be inspired to pray and serve,
we break this ground today.
That a church may meet here where the weary and heavy laden shall find inner peace that the world can neither give nor take away,
we break this ground today.
That a church may meet here where God is worshiped in prayer and praise, where the Word of God shall be so read and preached that it shall become the living Word, and the Sacraments so celebrated that all life shall become sacred,
we break this ground today.
That a church may meet here where multitudes shall be refreshed in spirit, relieved from pain, released from bondage, and redeemed from sin,
we break this ground today.
That a church may meet here where the grace of God may make our human lives into a Christlike love and our homes places of living witness for that kingdom where Christ is Lord,
we break this ground today.
That a church may meet here From which, by the power of your Holy Spirit, your people are sent forth into this community and all the world as champions of justice and peace to all peoples,
