Eternal God, we pray for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, our presiding Bishop, Greg, our Bishop, Berto, our Rector, all clergy and us, the ministers of your church, that we, being your presence on this earth, may fulfill your mission.

We search for you God, even though in you we live and move and have our being.

Eternal God, we pray for Donald, our President, Jay, our Governor, the United States Congress and the Washington Legislature and all officials that they may make wise decisions on our behalf.

We search for you God, even though in you we live and move and have our being.

Eternal God, we pray for this precious earth, our island home, help us, as we use its resources, to care for it with gentleness and reverence.

We search for you God, even though in you we live and move and have our being.

Eternal God, we pray for all Orcas Islanders that we may be gracious hosts to our visitors this summer and welcome new residents so that our island may flourish.

We search for you God, even though in you we live and move and have our being.

Eternal God, we give thanks to all who gave where they live to support Orcas charities as well as the Emmanuel Garden Gang who beautify our grounds.

We search for you God, even though in you we live and move and have our being.

Eternal God, we pray for 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) that they gain strength and comfort from you.

We search for you God, even though in you we live and move and have our being.

Eternal God, we pray for all who have died and those that mourn, may we be inspired by the memory of Christian de Chergé and the Trappist Martyrs of Algeria who were murdered 21 years ago this week for their journey of faith.

We search for you God, even though in you we live and move and have our being.

Presider: O God, you told us: if we love you, we will keep your commandments, listen to the prayers of your faithful people, as we search for you, and help us to find you in each other. Amen.