Brookhaven will grow stronger than ever before. There is no good side, bad side, right side or wrong side, but we cover Brookhaven from all sides, we pray for every family affected by this tragic situation and know there is still “Life at the Brook.”

Dear Lord we come, trusting in you, we join one to another as a family and as community of believers in faith on a journey.

A journey to grow more deeper in our faith.

In our love.

In our desire to thirst for you.

Teach us how to stand strong on your word and apply the wisdom as your spirit guides us throughout everyday life.

Along the way, remind us of your love.

Of your sacrifice for us.

Of your ever mindful presence.

Let us never lose hope along the way.

Help us to be strong.

Strong in faith.

Strong in love.

Strong in our desire to be ever mindful of your presence.

For it is in your strength and love and the graces you bestow upon us, that we can go out and share in your love and faith with all those in our community.

It is in the name of our lord and savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

Jerry Kelly is senior pastor of City of Grace Church.