Compassionate God,
Remind us that you are in control.
You hear our cries and you mourn with us.
Be with our families and inspire our community to work
together to meet the challenges that lay before us.
Give us the wisdom to teach our children to love, to respect, and to be kind to
each other so that they may grow with peaceful hearts and spirits to serve.
Help us to be your hands, your heart, and your face to everyone we encounter.

Amen