A prayer of dedication and celebration for the Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida, August 14, 2010:
Gracious God, today we gather representing a proud and grateful community. We are here to give thanks for a dream that became a vision and a vision that has become a reality in our new Ronald McDonald House. We are grateful for the support of community leaders and the guidance of our board members. We are grateful for the work of every contract laborer and every volunteer. And we are especially grateful for the generosity of every individual donor and every corporate partner who made this project possible. Now as we dedicate this house we ask for your ongoing blessing upon all who reside here. Our dream and vision is that this house will serve as a strategic home away from home for children and their families. We pray that it will be an oasis providing rest and refreshing, and serve as a hostel for hope, healing, and hospitality. May this house become a home where life-sustaining friendships are formed and a sacred place where life-saving faith is re-enforced. And may everyone who finds shelter in this home know of the love and strength you give in all of the seasons of life. We offer our prayers and our gratitude in the spirit of the One who teaches us to always welcome the little children. Amen.
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