We believe that the word of God is living and active; help all members of your church know it, so we may all work together to carry out your mission.
May we receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
We have entrusted in God ever since we were born; help the leaders of these United States entrust in you also, so they may truly lead us to a more just society.
May we receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
We lament that many inhabitants of this world feel forsaken; help us, God, to hear their cry and respond to their distress.
May we receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Our forefathers put their trust in you; they trusted, and you delivered them. May we also be faithful servants that nurture and protect our island home and the surrounding Salish Sea.
May we receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
We give thanks for all Emmanuel parishioners who, formally or informally, serve this parish family.
May we receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
We lament that there are days that those that suffer cannot perceive, behold or see you, God, do not let their hearts go faint, but rather open their hearts to the presence of your Holy Spirit especially those we now name…
May we receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
We pray for those who have died especially victims of Hurricane Joaquin and victims of gun violence at Umpqua. May those that mourn their passing take comfort in knowing that we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens.
May we receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Presider: May we not lament but indeed receive mercy and have the grace to be your servants on this earth to relieve suffering where we can. Amen.