O God of Abraham and Sarah, of Isaac and Rebecca, of Jacob, Leah and Rachel, we pray for the church and the world. May your church in all its forms inspire each of us so that when we sit down to eat and drink, we rise up not to play but rather to praise you and be your servants.
Your loving kindness is better than life itself.
May this nation, our leaders and Presidential candidates, protect us and keep us from misery.
Your loving kindness is better than life itself.
May the day come when everyone on earth be blessed to live in a land flowing with milk and honey as we are on our beloved Orcas Island. Until then, protect and comfort those in harm’s way and those who suffer for their soul thirsts for you.
Your loving kindness is better than life itself.
We give thanks for Emmanuel’s Altar and Flower Guilds who enrich our worship as our souls cling to you.
Your loving kindness is better than life itself.
May our community live in safety and peace. We pray especially for OPALCO and its workers.
Your loving kindness is better than life itself.
May all those who suffer in mind, body, spirit, homelessness, under-employment or addiction, especially those on our parish prayer list….. be comforted as they meditate on you in night watches.
Your loving kindness is better than life itself.
May we remember those who have died and comfort those that are close to death or mourn.
Your loving kindness is better than life itself.
Presider: O God of all generations, listen to the prayers of your people of Emmanuel so that our souls may be content know that your loving kindness is better than life itself. Amen.