Founders’ Day Litany

A Litany for Founders’ Day 2019

Leader: Remember
Members: that we are all children of The King and live as royalty in God’s grace.

Leader: Remember
Members: Margaret Bottome, the woman whose vision started the Order on January 13, 1886.

Leader: Remember
Members: that our purpose is the “development of spiritual life and the stimulation of Christian activities.”

Leader: Remember
Members: Margaret Bottome’s words, “Our first object is to become like our King. Our next, to do all that is possible for each of us to do In His Name.”

Leader: Rejoice
Members: in God’s love for us.

Leader: Rejoice
Members: in 133 years of ministering to others.

Leader: Rejoice
Members: that there is something all of us can do in His service.

Leader: Renew, O Lord,
Members: your spirit in our souls.

Leader: Renew, O Lord,
Members: your energy in our bodies.

Leader: Renew, O Lord,
Members: your love in our hearts.

Leader: Renew, O Lord,
Members: our commitment to the Order and service “In His Name.”