Gracious God, let the leaders of your church inspire us to respond “Here I am” in response to opportunities to be your servants in this temporal world.

Be not far away, O Lord; you are my strength; hasten to help me.

Gracious God, you rule over all nations; open the hearts of all in authority to be faithful leaders.

Be not far away, O Lord; you are my strength; hasten to help me.

Gracious God, let us not be seized with great fear but see a blessing in all people so we can live in harmony.

Be not far away, O Lord; you are my strength; hasten to help me.

Gracious God, we give thanks for graduates and those who have taught them, may they celebrate their success and prepare for the future.

Be not far away, O Lord; you are my strength; hasten to help me.

Gracious God, we give thanks for all Emmanuel docents who welcome island visitors on Saturdays.

Be not far away, O Lord; you are my strength; hasten to help me.

Gracious God, we give thanks for neighbors who have graced us with their presence but now bid farewell to this island and their homes; prepare their way to a peaceful new home.

Be not far away, O Lord; you are my strength; hasten to help me.

Gracious God, we pray for caregivers and health care professionals as well as those who suffer in mind, body or spirit especially those on our parish prayer list:

Be not far away, O Lord; you are my strength; hasten to help me.

Gracious God, we pray for the departed, especially the Orlando victims, and those that mourn them; may we be inspired by saints and comforted by memories.

Be not far away, O Lord; you are my strength; hasten to help me.

Presider: Gracious God, who hears our cries, strengthen our faith so there is no longer male or female, us or them, for we are all one in Christ Jesus. Amen.