We pray for the church and its ministries throughout the world.
God of hope, fill us with joy and peace, that our paths may be straight in Your ways.
May we transcend all forms of fear and hate and sorrow.
God of hope, fill us with joy and peace, that our paths may be straight in Your ways.
May people of all faiths join in helping those injured by war, floods, atmospheric or seismic events.
God of hope, fill us with joy and peace, that our paths may be straight in Your ways.
May we help our neighbors in need, in this community and in the larger world.
God of hope, fill us with joy and peace, that our paths may be straight in Your ways.
May our lives and thoughts show the beauty of your love for us.
God of hope, fill us with joy and peace, that our paths may be straight in Your ways.
May we make wise choices of work and recreation.
God of hope, fill us with joy and peace, that our paths may be straight in Your ways.
May we tend the needs of the ill and the elderly, especially those on our parish prayer list.
God of hope, fill us with joy and peace, that our paths may be straight in Your ways.
Celebrant: In Christ’s name, we thank you for your gifts of joy, peace, and hope.