Intercessor:  Dear Lord, We come to you in prayer among the swift and frightening changes in the world.

In this special time of Lent, we open our hearts to your spirit of transformation.

Bless our precious Emmanuel Church, the hands and hearts who serve our island community, our beloved priest Fr. Berto, Fr. Hugh, Bishop Gregory, Presiding Bishop Michael, and your churches around the world, serving in love through many faiths, especially in these days of Lent, and our need for the power and love of our savior Jesus Christ. 

Jesus Christ came down to be the true bread which gives life to the world. Make us alive together with Christ, as you have created us to be. 

Bless those who seek a renewal of purpose and passion for your love during this time of reflection and meditation. 

Dear Lord in Christ, open our hearts, to know we cannot be separated from your steadfast love.

Dear Lord, we pray for our nation, for the strength of our leaders to be humbled by their responsibility to serve all people with respect and equality. And for us to be for the world an example of democracy and equality.

May we all live in the immeasurable riches of your grace and love, through Jesus Christ.

We pray with compassion for Ukraine, and for all nations under siege, especially those who suffer atrocities, but are not shown in the media light. We pray for all those who suffer in the world, for those families in need of water, food, clothing, shelter and safety for their families. We are all your children Lord.

Lord we are so grateful for your abundant blessings upon us. We pray for your care for those who suffer and struggle for survival.

We pray for each person who makes a difference in our own lives, and for those in the world who serve others in ways large and small, as taught by our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Dear Lord, thank you for your angels at work in our world, and in following Jesus, for us to use this time for transformation to the life you created us to live.

We pray for the earth and all creatures here below. Give us wisdom and strong leadership in sustaining the balance of your world as you intended. May we realize you have created all things for a purpose, according to your plan.

In you God, we put our faith, hope and trust that we will cease destruction of our fragile earth.

We pray for all who have passed from our sight into your heavenly kingdom, all who are in need, as you know our hearts and struggles.

Dear Lord, may each of us be strengthened by your love and healing. May we shine through your grace.

 Dear Lord, You are our refuge and our stronghold, in whom we put our trust.

Open our hearts in our meditations this Lent, to the richness of our being, as you have given us the gift of life, and the joy of service, in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ, forever. Amen