Hallelujah! We give thanks to the Lord with our whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation. We give thanks for your church, especially Greg, our Bishop and Berto, our Rector may they inspire us to be your faithful servants.
Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!
We give thanks for these United States and our leaders, especially Barack, our President. We pray that our Presidential candidates set aside to avoid wrangling over words and prepare to lead us forward.
Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!
We give thanks for the beautiful earth, may we protect it for future generations.
Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!
We give thanks for our beloved Orcas Island, may we be good stewards of your bounty.
Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!
We give thanks for all creation and pray for those who suffer in body, mind, spirit or any other trouble especially those we now name:….., may they be comforted by your Spirit and accept your will.
Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!
We give thanks for the departed and pray for those that mourn. Make us ever ready to respond to the needs of others, that, inspired by the ministry of Wilfred Grenfell to the sick and to seafarers in Labrador and northern Newfoundland, our actions may witness to the love of our Savior Jesus Christ.
Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!
Presider: We give thanks to you Lord with our whole heart. Hear the prayers of your servants as we strive to be faithful. Amen.