Lord our God, we come to you as a little flock, asking you to accept us and keep us as your own, whom you will redeem in your time. Protect us always so that we remain strong in faith. Strengthen us in the faith that you are with us, helping us. Grant that your people may come to the light, to the honour of your name. So we entrust ourselves to your hands this night. Be with us, Lord our God, through your Spirit. Amen.