O Lord, my shepherd, we give thanks for your church and all ministers, both lay and ordained. We savor the good news of being one of your sheep. We pray that we will be as loyal and faithful as Peter and come without delay when we are called for help

Lord, revive my soul and guide me on the right path.

O Lord, my shepherd, we give thanks for these United States and all in authority. We pray for wisdom, courage and fortitude during these uncertain times.

Lord, revive my soul and guide me on the right path.

O Lord, my shepherd, we give thanks for this fragile Earth and for every nation, all tribes and peoples and languages. We pray for peace throughout the world and the end of hunger. We also pray for those in harm’s way of human conflict and natural disasters that they may be aware of your Holy Spirit for comfort and protection.

Lord, revive my soul and guide me on the right path.

O Lord, my shepherd, we give thanks for Orcas Island and the surrounding Salish Sea. Help us to remember to thank those that serve and protect us and remind us to be good stewards of the beauty for future generations.

Lord, revive my soul and guide me on the right path.

O Lord, my shepherd, we pray for all who suffer in body, mind or spirit, from addiction, unemployment, mental illness or homelessness, particularly those we now name either silently or aloud, (pause) and especially for those on our parish prayer list… those for whom no one prays; may they be comforted by your Holy Spirit. We pray especially for those that have large burdens and little hope.

Lord, revive my soul and guide me on the right path.

O Lord, my shepherd, we give thanks for all mothers and grandmothers, both those faithful and those that fell short of loving fully. We pray especially for those who have lost children, for those whose hope to be mothers has been frustrated and for all who have mothered others in any way.

Lord, revive my soul and guide me on the right path.

O Lord, my shepherd, we give thanks for the lives of the departed especially June West and the Rev. Dennis Tierney. We hold those who have died whom we love on our hearts before God. We pray for the families of the recently departed and for all those that mourn and grieve.

Lord, revive my soul and guide me on the right path.