God our Creator, we ask your blessings in our daily life, for all people,
as we are all your children, who long to be held in your love and peace.
We pray to you, O God

GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

For those in need of comfort, food, safety, shelter, and any kind of
healing, throughout the world, this nation, this community, and this
congregation, especially those on our Parish Prayer list. We pray to you,
O God.

GOD HEAR OUR PRAYER

For those who do your work, as taught to us by your son Jesus Christ,
caring for the poor, feeding the hungry, standing up to injustice, and
serving with love to those in need. We pray to you, O God.

GOD HEAR OUR PRAYER

For the community of God, the church, and those who serve in the ministry
of your peace and compassion. Keep them renewed with your love and
inspiration. We pray to you, O God.

GOD HEAR OUR PRAYER

For the world you have created in abundance, that we may be active and
conscious caretakers of animals, plants and resources you have given to
all inhabitants of this earth, to be sustained in
balance and harmony. We pray to you, O God.

GOD HEAR OUR PRAYER

For those who have died, that they are in your eternal care in peace, as
we hold them in our hearts. We pray to you, O God.

GOD HEAR OUR PRAYER

For those we hold dear, and those we may not know, that each may receive
the blessings we ask in your name. We pray to you, O God.

GOD HEAR OUR PRAYER

Celebrant:
Thank you Lord for your protection, the peace of your love, and the gifts
we will use wisely in caring for your creation.  Let the joy of being in
service to others fill our hearts. Let us find stillness to hear the
answers to our prayers, brought to you in the Blessed name of Jesus
Christ. AMEN.