P: Maker of heaven and earth: We praise and thank you that long ago, you made an everlasting covenant with every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth. You love your creation, and the sign of your covenant of love is the rainbow in the heavens, reminding us that you will never destroy the earth again by flood. God of mercy:

C: Hear our prayer.

P: God of steadfast love: We are most grateful that you do not remember the sins of our youth. Rather, you are good and upright, instructing sinners in the your ways, and leading the humble in what is right. God of mercy: 

C: Hear our prayer.

P: Christ our suffering servant: You suffered for sins, once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring the human race to God. We thank you, that through baptism we are united with you…