O LORD my God, You are the Perfect Parent.  Thank You for creating me and loving me just as I am.

Thank You for the many, many blessings you have showered upon me. You are majestic and faithful,

and I can always count on You to be the same yesterday, today and forever.  I give you my praise,

glory and honor.  Forgive my sins, as I freely forgive everyone who has ever wronged me.  Help me

have a pure heart and humble spirit. Bless me, and enlarge my territory that I might help make disciples

of Jesus, to transform the world.

Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your

mind.  This is the first and greatest commandment.” Matthew 22:37-38  Help the Confirmands develop a

closer relationship with You and with one another through Jesus Christ as we grow in understanding of

what it truly means to be part of a Christian community.

Jesus said,  “Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be.  My Father

will honor the one who serves me.” John 12:26  Help each Confirmand choose to be confirmed and

accept their responsibility to serve their Lord God by participating in exercises that grow and

strengthen their faith, their church community by being an active member, and the larger

community by acting out their faith through works of love.

“…you shall keep the rites in the appointed season, and according to all the ceremonies thereof, you

shall keep them…” Numbers 9:3 Help each Confirmand build to that moment when Christian rituals unite

the body of Christ and strengthen faith.  Help each one to feel deeply spiritual, connected, loved and

supported.

Good Shepherd, help the Confirmands use the United Methodist membership vows of Prayers,

Presence, Gifts, Service and Witness as a model to achieve their Confirmation elements.

Most gracious heavenly Father, thank You for Mission Bend United Methodist Church, and for the

2011-2012 Confirmation Class.  Bless, guide and direct each leader. Bless, guide and direct each

Confirmand, each parent, and each “Seen With Tween” (SWT) who are:

CONFIRMAND                                                   PARENT(S)                               SWT(S)

Shalom O. Akinwunmi

Ighitu & Peter Akinwunmi

Janet McBryde

Christopher Chidi Alia

Stella & Kenneth A I ia

Mike Phillips

Christopher Jeff Brown

Inocencia & Everton Dear

Erma Hernandez

Brandon Troy Edwards

Melissa & Travis Edwards

Carol & Larry Edwards

Kristi Johnson

Elizabeth & Mark Johnson

Kelsey Lee Kezeli

Lisa & Kristopher Kezeli

Vivian & Mike Guajardo

Kadijah K. Kromah

Aminata & John Claye

Cathy Herzog

Skylar Mercer

Audro & Bob Allen

Jackie McFarlane

Maria M. Moreno (Shelly)

Rita & Mauro Moreno

Marita Foreman

Chioma Queen Ofor

Ebere & Chokwe

Mariann Condron

Victor D. Scott

Victoria & Donald Scott

Kendall Seuser

Cameron Villamil

Mary & Alfred Villamil

Alaina Turner

Justin Tyme Whisman

Teresa & Donald Whisman

Dawn Wratny

Brenna Renee White

Adrienne & Bobby White

Jan Ridenour

Keyshuna L. Williams

Lekeshia Nichols

Cathy Herzog

Let the Confirmands be radiant with Your love and vibrant with Your Spirit. I pray for

all these things in the mighty name of  Jesus.  Amen.