Eternal God, inspire the leaders of your church to teach us the way of your statutes and give us understanding to keep your law so we may help fulfil your mission.

We know Lord that when we gather in your name, you are amongst us.

Eternal God, grant the leaders of these United States, the State of Washington and the County of San Juan the ability to turn their eyes from watching what is worthless, so they may give life in your ways to all residents.

We know Lord that when we gather in your name, you are amongst us.

Eternal God, bring comfort to those that are in harm’s way and bring peace to all nations, so we may all love one another.

We know Lord that when we gather in your name, you are amongst us.

Eternal God, as we turn our backs on summer, give students understanding so they may learn and grow to be your servant.

We know Lord that when we gather in your name, you are amongst us.

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)

We know Lord that when we gather in your name, you are amongst us.

Eternal God, as we remember those who died 16 years ago tomorrow in the eastern US, let us also remember Vinoba Bhave, who was born on September 11 in 1895 and became the spiritual heir of Mahatma Gandhi as an apostle of nonviolence and Mother Teresa who received her call within a call to be poor with the poor on this date in 1846. May your angels welcome those who have died and may your Spirit comfort those that mourn.

We know Lord that when we gather in your name, you are amongst us.

Presider: Eternal God, we know salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers, let us live honorably and love our neighbor as ourselves, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.