Loving heavenly Father we come to you this hour asking for your blessing and helpas we are gathered together. We pray for guidance in the matters at hand and askthat you would clearly show us how to conduct our work with a spirit of joy andenthusiasm. Give us the desire to fnd ways to excel in our work. elp us to worktogether and encourage each other to excellence. We ask that we would challengeeach other to reach higher and farther to be the best we can be. We ask this in thename of the Lord !esus "hrist. #menLoving and Gracious God$ you are indeed the giver of all good gifts and we thankyou today for all your blessings$ for the successful outcomes of our school eventsand for all our sta% members$ both the teaching and support members. We ask thatyoubless themabundantly andwecontinuetoseek your wisdom$ guidance$courage and strength.