God of Mystery, we pray for your church and its leaders, Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, our presiding Bishop, Greg, our Bishop, Berto, our Rector, may they remind us to obey your voice and keep your covenant so we may be your faithful servants.

We know your faithfulness endures from age to age.

God of Mystery, we pray for Donald, our President, Jay, our Governor, the United States Congress, the Washington Legislature, the San Juan County Council, may they lead our country wisely.

We know your faithfulness endures from age to age.

God of Mystery, we pray for peace on earth and wise stewardship of its precious resources.

We know your faithfulness endures from age to age.

God of Mystery, we pray that the election of the Honorary Mayor of Eastsound not only entertains us and visitors but raises ample funds for Children’s House.

We know your faithfulness endures from age to age.

God of Mystery, we give thanks for all fathers both today and every day for their loving support and strong leadership, may they have calm strength and patient wisdom.

We know your faithfulness endures from age to age.

God of Mystery, we pray those who suffer in body, mind or spirit, whom we now name, either silently or aloud (pause) and especially those we now name…(prayer list) may they know that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint.

We know your faithfulness endures from age to age.

God of Mystery, we pray for those who have died and those that mourn, may the souls of all the departed rest in peace.

We know your faithfulness endures from age to age.

Presider: God of Mystery, we serve you with gladness, we praise you for your mercy is everlasting, hear the prayers of the faithful and help us to accept your will. Amen.