PRAYERS
Called together to follow Jesus, we pray for the church, the world, and all in need.
CALLING GOD, you speak with power to your church. Open our hearts and minds to the new things you are declaring. Strengthen bishops, pastors, deacons, lay leaders, and teachers of the faith. Equip the baptized for your reconciling and redeeming work.
RENEWING GOD, you provide the waters of the earth and in Jesus’ baptism you reveal the waters of life. Cleanse and protect oceans, rivers, and watersheds. Bring relief to parched lands and to communities without access to safe water.
RIGHTEOUS GOD, you never weary of establishing justice. Increase cooperation and constructive dialog between nations. Guide local, national, and international authorities to govern with equity, vision, and integrity. We pray for those in military service, for peacemakers, and for our enemies.
ABIDING GOD, your mercy is steadfast. Give sanctuary to people who flee from oppression, war, poverty, and famine. Sustain health care workers, caregivers, first responders, counselors, and all who help and heal. Comfort those who are grieving or experiencing crisis.
BLESSING GOD, in Christ you gather the beloved community. Kindle the gifts of your Spirit in your people. Accompany the newly baptized, those recently ordained, and any beginning a new ministry. . Inspire synodical leaders and congregational councils to serve with imagination and wisdom.
We bring to you our needs and hopes, O God, trusting your wisdom and power revealed in Christ crucified, and with additional prayers now.
HEAR OUR PRAYERS FOR:
...Prayers for Robin Godfrey testing positive for COVID.
...Prayers for Saundra and Alex and the whole family on the death of Carl.
Prayers from the Joy Thrift Prayer Wall:
...Prayers that donations continue to provide what our community needs.
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