We  gather in your name, O lord.
Welcome to our gathering of Thanks! Even as we share this meal, accept our hearty Thankyou Lord!

Account each sound, every movement, each intention, as  a joyous shout of praise to you.

The pleasant clink of glass to glass, a tinkling "Alleluia"!

The scrape of a knife against the plate, a
clattering "Praise the Lord"

A compliment to the cook, consider even that a thankful compliment to you.

A hearty belly laugh, a childish giggle, a whispered joke from freind to friend. These are all expressions of our Praise.

For you have given all things to us- grace upon grace.. and salvation through your son as well!

And so, consider even this meal here, A happy Hooray to you, O God.
Amen