Invocation: Mujiv’s Thanksgiving
Let’s bow our heads before the holy presence of our God.
Almighty God, we thank you for allowing us to hold this gathering today.
It is a demonstration that no matter what adversities we face, we will gather together, support each other and praise Your name!
We had made all the necessary plans and we are grateful that all is well.
Help us to meet one another in joy and to gain many benefits
from being here together.
Allow us to share with one another your all-abounding love, just as you have showed us.
Bless everyone present here including our gracious host Honorable Mojiv Hataman, his family and the organizers as well.
Help us realize that this is a celebration of your birth; that Christmas is not about grand parties but it is about love and generosity to everyone, especially the underprivileged.
Help us to spread joy and love not only today but also when we leave this place.
All these we pray in Jesus’s name, Amen.