Dear Mother, Father God, Lord of Heaven and Earth, We pray to you with hearts longing to know your peace.
We surrender our longing into your hands Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ.
We pray for your churches throughout the world, in their many forms, that your power and guidance shall inspire them to kindness and service, with compassion for your creation. May all priests be leaders in following you Lord.
Bless Emmanuel Church as a vessel of your love Lord, sharing openly with all who enter our church, our music concerts, our Labyrinth, our outreach programs.
Bless Father Berto, our vestry, our Church school teachers, our o?ce administrators, and those who serve in many ways, both seen and unseen. They are your gift to us.
Bless this community, may we be a beacon of caring and love, as taught by your son, Jesus Christ.
We pray for the United States, our President, and those who have asked for our trust in making decisions for the welfare of our nation and the world.
We surrender our longing into your hands Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ.
Bless this earth home and your gifts of clean air and water, forests, soil, animals and all of your creation. Lead us to the wisdom of protecting the balance of your resources which sustain life.
We surrender our longing into your hands Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ.
We pray for those in need of food, shelter, health care, and kindness, for those in danger, fear, or any kind of su?ering. Bless those especially on our prayer list:
We surrender our longing into your hands Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ.
We pray for all who have died, that they are in your joyous company of angels and archangels. Bless those who carry love and remembrance in their hearts.
We surrender our longing into your hands Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ.
Presider: Thank you dear Lord for our bountiful blessings, both in our daily life and in your invitation for us to always return to your comfort and strength. May the Holy Spirit lead us through our days with gratitude and delight in your love. AMEN