For Afghanistan and every person these conflicts are affecting
For Elizabeth and the birth of their first child this week
For Ray's wife as she heals from an unfortunate hernia
For all students, faculty, and staff returning to school
For all business owners struggling during this time
For Stephanie H. as she begins Harvard Divinity School this week
For Ray's sister who has contracted COVID
For Anita's brother and their family as their mourn his loss
For a smooth and successful transition into 8th grade at the Scruggs household
For Jeff S.'s continued healing as he recovering at home
For everyone affected by Hurricane Ida, the people of Haiti, and everyone who struggles by environmental setbacks
For the unity we find in God's Community - across the neighborhood, state, country, and world
For all the prayers in our hearts and those that go unspoken, we pray in God's name
Amen