Published on
May 1, 2018
Video length
21 mins
Join Cheryl Bear as she leads a vesper service at the 2018 Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ.

O Creator, for your great love for us, warm and watchful, 
which has brought us to life, 
and opened our eyes to the wonder and beauty of creation,

Sna-CHIL-yah Sizi-Gri 
Translation: Jesus, we are so grateful for everything you have done.

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