God of hosts, how are we to hear without someone to proclaim? Send the leaders of our church, Michael, Greg, Berto, Hugh and all ministers, so they proclaim the good news to the world.

Hear our prayer. God of hosts, grant wisdom to our President, Donald, our Governor, Jay, the United States Congress and the San Juan Country Council, so they may put aside differences so mercy and truth meet together.

Hear our prayer.

God of hosts, may righteousness and peace kiss each other so peace may come throughout the world.

Hear our prayer.

God of hosts, we give thanks for patience as islanders and visitors have dealt with ferry issues this summer, may we and those in authority take appropriate steps to restore reliability.

Hear our prayer.

God of hosts, why do we doubt when we suffer in body, mind or spirit> Why do we not recognize that the sound of sheer silence is your presence? May all who suffer, especially those we now name either silently or aloud (pause) and especially those we now name…(prayer list) take heart and not be afraid,

Hear our prayer.

God of hosts, may your angels greet those who have died and comfort those that mourn.

Hear our prayer.

Presider: God of hosts, everyone who calls upon your name shall be saved, listen to the prayers of your people, help us to accept your will and give us strength to be your servants in this temporal world through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.