Almighty God, dwelling among us, we ask that you will send to Trinity Episcopal Church all those who are joyful and glad or may be hurting and in need. Help us to “welcome the stranger” as we look together for answers in our lives. Prepare us through worship this day to receive all people as Christ would. Give us a discerning spirit so that everyone who crosses our threshold feels embraced by your loving spirit; and then as we strive to build up the body of Christ, let us do so with hope and joy in our hearts. Amen.