For the well-being of the holy church of God, for all who worship you, that we may help your Kingdom come.

Lord, visit us with your saving help.

For the well-being of these United States as well as the precious Salish Sea, that our leaders may guide us wisely.

Lord, visit us with your saving help.

For the courage to realize that peace is better than the status quo despite our fears.

Lord, visit us with your saving help.

For all who reside in this community of Eastsound and for those that are leaving us to winter elsewhere.

Lord, visit us with your saving help.

Your people of Emmanuel give thanks for Children’s Ministry at Emmanuel, especially Cheryl, Jenny, Kathi and Lindalina for their leadership and teaching.

Lord, visit us with your saving help.

For all those who suffer, especially the special needs and concerns of those on our parish prayer list, we pray together

Lord, visit us with your saving help.

Receive those who have died into your courts and comfort those who mourn.

Lord, visit us with your saving help.

Celebrant:

Lord, we pray that you always visit us with your saving help and keep disaster from your people as your mercy endures forever; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.