National Founders ’ Day
114th Anniversary Commemoration
LEADER : For peace in the world , for the welfare of humankind , and for unity and harmony throughout our ranks , let us pray to the Lord saying ,
ALL : LORD , BLESS OUR SORORITY .
LEADER : For the 30 sorors who have led the sorority over the past 114 years and who have provided stellar leadership and made the Alpha Kappa Alpha presence visible around the world , let us pray to the Lord saying ,
ALL : LORD , BLESS OUR SORORITY .
LEADER : For our Distinguished Diamond Diva Sorors , Precious Pearl Sorors , Genuine Golden Sorors and Significant Silver Star Sorors who have rendered service to all mankind for 75 , 65 , 50 and 25 years , respectively , let us pray to the Lord saying ,
ALL : LORD , BLESS OUR SORORITY .
LEADER : For our devoted families , friends and sisters around the globe , for our Greek sisters and brothers , public officials and all those whose lives are closely linked with ours , let us pray to the Lord saying ,
ALL : LORD , BLESS OUR SORORITY .
LEADER : For our sorors who have come to celebrate this 114th Founders ’ Day and for the sorors who have been elected and selected to lead this premier sorority , let us pray to the Lord saying ,
ALL : LORD , BLESS OUR SORORITY .
LEADER : For our Ivies Beyond the Wall , we pray that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom , let us pray to the Lord saying ,
ALL : LORD , BLESS OUR SORORITY .
LEADER : For the success of this weekend and the implementation of the Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service international program of service , let us pray to the Lord saying ,
ALL : LORD , BLESS OUR SORORITY .
LEADER : O God , as we convene in this new year , we pause to thank you for the achievements of the past and the expectations of the future . We thank you for the days in which we live and the hope that tomorrows will come . We ask that you give the sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha the will to move forward and the wisdom to know when to wait . Above all , we give you thanks for the great mercies and promises given to us in your Son ’ s name , let us pray to the Lord saying ,
ALL : LORD , BLESS OUR SORORITY . AMEN . AMEN . AND AMEN .
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