For Rev. William Alberts as those close to him grieve his loss - that Jerry Cook find solace in this deep loss
For Matthew M.'s niece, Charlie, as she is getting ready to receive a pacemaker - for her to give it a name
For Jarod to find a sense of peace in mourning his dear friend
For Jessica S.'s business as it picks up and she celebrates the happiness and security that brings
For those who have received their vaccinations and those who are patiently waiting to get theirs
For Spencer's family as they mourn his loss
For Micah D.'s second birthday
For Rev. Wendy as she returns to us after a much deserved vacation - that her rest was peaceful and restorative with her family
For Rev. Tom, John, and the whole team that stepped into the spaces that Rev. Wendy left open during her time off
For Kathleen B. and her twin sister Kristy as they celebrate their birthdays
For Annette V.'s son Louis as his birthday approaches
For John S. as his birthday also rolls around this week
For the gifts that Rev. Wendy brings to those who are touched by her spirit
For the Galente family as their father and husband heals quickly from a fall
For Harriet D.'s birthday as she celebrates turning 5
For all those grieving in the wake of racial violence plaguing our country - that compassion and love spreads across our communities and brings us together
For the celebration of God's presence in our life through the stories, messages, and power passed through
every generation connecting our present moment to when Jesus walked beside his disciples - that we never forget those words
For all these prayers and those that go unspoken, we pray in God's name
Amen
