Intercessor: Dear Holy Lord, You are the Alpha and Omega. We come to you in prayer for peace and assurance for the world, in the midst of hatefulness, wars and famines. We ask for your guidance and your hand upon those in power, that your will shall be done. 

Lord, you are our constant defense, our wisdom and our endurance. Our world is small. We are one under your love.

We pray for your guidance in our government, the President and Executive branch, the Congress and Senate, the Supreme Court and and other judges, that your wisdom shall rule the decision making for those who hold our trust. 

Lord, let them not be weary in doing what is right. We are one under your love.

We pray for all people who suffer danger, fear, famine, homelessness, and turmoil. We long to be instruments of your love in creating peace in the world. Let us not be timid to speak and act accordingly. 

Lord, you are our defense, our wisdom and our endurance. Let us not be weary in doing what is right.

We pray for your churches and ministers, that they may lead by example, with strength and purpose in your service. We pray for the safety of those in dangerous situations.

Lift their hearts to you in peace. Lord, we are grateful for your loving gift of our Emmanuel priests Fr. Berto and Fr. Hugh, Bishop Greg, and Presiding Bishop Michael.

We pray for all people in this Orcas Island community, for the children and their creative teachers, for those in transition, those suffering illness and pain, those carrying burdens and for our neighbors we have not met. Bless each one as you know their need, especially those we name here: (Please read slowly) …and those for whom no one prays.   

Lord, we thank you for uniting and healing us through your son, Jesus Christ, in the fellowship of your Holy Spirit.

We pray for the natural world we depend upon, and the urgent need to change our habits and businesses which are destructively changing our climate. Lead the leaders and each of us to awareness and action in how we treat this earthly world. Our time is in your hands.

Lord, Give us your words and wisdom in doing what is right. We will not be weary.

We pray for those who have passed from our sight, that they are joyful in your care and joined by the saints and angels whom we know surround them with your love. 

We embrace and hold fast to the blessing of your everlasting love.

Let us each use the gifts you have blessed us with, to carry the spirit of Jesus into our daily life. Let us not decide who is poor or in need. Let us open our hearts for your guidance. Lord, lead us in service, giving ourselves with joy. 

Glory to you, Lord, whose power working in us will always do more than we can do alone.

Gracious God, creator of our being, thank you for the quiet place you give us to hear you, to pray from our hearts for your wisdom to do what is right. Teach us to share with each other the love you offer freely, guided by the Holy Spirit in kindness and in service as taught by Jesus the Christ. 

O Lord, you are my portion and my cup. It is you who uphold my lot. I take refuge in you Lord, above all else, with gratitude for your grace and constant love. 

Let us pray for those celebrating Birthdays this week: 

O God, our times are in your hand:  Look with favor, we pray, on your servants Anne Kenady (11/17), Sam Kenady (11/17), Cindy Wolf (11/17), and Marguerite Olson (11/18) as they begin another year.  Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.