Lord, we thank you with our whole heart as we give thanks for your church and our priests Berto and Hugh; may we be your humble servants in this temporal world.
God’s praise lasts forever!
Lord, we give thanks for these United States as we approach this election in a period of division. Let us remember that some of us will be happy with the results and some sad; may all not be frightened at bad news and all hearts be steady trusting in the Lord.
God’s praise lasts forever!
Lord, we know you are full of mercy and compassion, we pray that those suffering from COVID-19 throughout this world receive mercy.
God’s praise lasts forever!
Lord, we give thanks for scientists, clinicians, doctors and nurses who work diligently to develop vaccines and treatments for this pandemic as well as clergy, counselors and mental health workers who help people cope with their fear and loss.
God’s praise lasts forever!
Lord, we rejoice with those who have moved into April’s Grove and give thanks for workers and volunteers who made the dream of new rental homes close to Eastsound a reality.
God’s praise lasts forever!
Lord, we pray for all who suffer in body, mind or spirit, from addiction, unemployment, mental illness or homelessness, particularly those we now name either silently or aloud, (pause) and especially for those on our parish prayer list…; may they be comforted by your Holy Spirit.
God’s praise lasts forever!
Lord, we give thanks for all your saints that have traveled this earth before us, especially Emmanuel parishioners who have died this year: …, give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living because those who adore your commandments, are truly happy!
God’s praise lasts forever!