INVOCATION
Invocation by Pastor Raymond Serrano of Life Together Works NYC
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Pastor Raymond Serrano of Life Together Works NYC delivered the invocation, expressing gratitude for the council members' service and praying for wisdom, unity, and blessings upon the city and its leaders. He acknowledged the challenging times and asked for divine guidance in the council's decision-making process to benefit all communities.
Raymond Serrano
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I want to begin by thanking each and every one of you for your service to every community you represent I am part of the communities you represent, and we are so thankful that you care, that you serve, and that you fight, and it's well appreciated.
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Don't think you're doing it for nothing.
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Father, we thank you.
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We thank you for this day that you have given us, and we thank you that we made it here safe.
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We thank you for this meeting that is about to take place.
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Lord, I pray that you would give everyone here wisdom, knowledge, and understanding.
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Oh god.
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I pray, Lord, that they would see and come together as partners to serve best.
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This city, this great city.
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My God.
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Lord, we are in some rough times.
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My God.
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But I thank you, Lord, that these folks have come together and stand firm because they've listened, and they are about to put in action what they feel is best for this city.
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My god.
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I pray, Lord, that you continue to bless them.
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That you would open the windows of heaven, my God, and shower them with your blessings, strength, and good health.
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I pray, lord, that our communities would get better, my God, each and every day, my God, as we fight.
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To do what's best for everyone.
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Your word says to love your neighbor as yourself.
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This is part of loving our neighbors, fighting for them when they don't have a voice.
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We thank you for this time together.
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We pray this in the name of the father, the son, and of the Holy Spirit.
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Amen.
