Gracious God, as lockdown eases we acknowledge the anxiety and insecurity felt by many people this morning, particularly those who have been shielding, and for whom the opportunity to leave their homes is a very daunting prospect. May we as a community seek to support them through this time of transition. So too, we remember those young children, who will return to school for the first time this morning and walk into a school environment that is somewhat unfamiliar to them. We remember their teachers, endeavouring to reassure them and keep them safe and their parents making the decision whether or not to let their children return. We remember too the education authority and teachers in our local community, still trying to discern when they feel will be the right time for their schools to reopen. And we acknowledge those who are continuing to nurture and educate the children of front line workers. God of love, we need Your assurance and Your strength to navigate through the days and weeks ahead. And we ask for wisdom for those in power as they steer us forward. As we celebrated the gift of Your Holy Spirit yesterday, on the day of Pentecost, we ask for the outpouring of Your Holy Spirit across our nation, to guide and to comfort and to assure us of Your presence, in every home, every school, every workplace. Lord God, in You we place our trust. Amen