Lector: Dear Mother/Father God, Creator of All Heaven and Earth, We come to you in prayer, to draw your love and guidance through us, that we may open tender hearts to each other, and to those you call us to serve.

We surrender Lord, to your will and guidance, in the name of Jesus Christ.

We come to you in prayer for Emmanuel Church, our rector Berto, our Vestry, our Church school teachers, our office administrators, our garden gang, the Dinner Kitchen gang, and all who serve you, both seen and unseen.

We thank you Lord, for your blessings on this community. May we be a beacon of caring and love, as taught by your son, Jesus Christ.

We pray for all who serve in love through the churches of the world, those who speak and act for peace, justice, tolerance of differences, and in service to the poor and needy, and especially for the children.

We surrender them Lord, to your power and protection, in the name of Jesus Christ.

We come to you in prayer for those carrying burdens, and those in transitions or illness. Bless each, as you know their need. We pray especially for those on our parish prayer list:… May they know your healing peace.

We surrender them Lord, to the comfort of your abiding presence, in the name of Jesus Christ.

We come to you in prayer for innocent victims of war, violence, injustice, hunger, homelessness, and for those struggling to survive. And we pray for those who help them, in brave service, as Christ has asked of us.

We surrender them Lord, to your love and protection, in the name of Jesus Christ.

We come to you in prayer for the peacemakers of the world, those leaders needing your wisdom, for our President, the Congress, and those who ask for our trust in making decisions for the the welfare of our nation and the world. May your Will be with them and guide their decisions.

We surrender them Lord, to your power and purpose. We surrender our longing into your hands Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ.

We come to you in prayer for the natural environment we cherish, our earth home, the air, water, oceans, the plants and animals, and for those who are entrusted with the care and policies for their balance and preservation, as you created them.

We surrender them Lord, to your care, and us to your inspiration, that we may be active and speak wisely, as stewards of your creation, in the name of Jesus Christ.

We pray for those who have died, that they are joyful in your care, with saints and angels surrounding them with your love.

We surrender them Lord, to your heavenly kingdom, in the name of Jesus Christ.

Let us each use the gifts you have blessed us with, carrying the spirit of Jesus into our daily life. Lead us into the joy of service where we sense the need.

We surrender with gratitude to you Lord, as our time and care is in your hands.

Presider: Gracious Mother /Father God, creator of our being, thank you for the quiet place you give us to hear you, as we pray from our hearts, and share with each other the love you offer freely. Keep us in your care as we go about your work, as taught by Jesus the Christ. Amen.