Holy Creator of all, we pray for the churches of the world, who worship you and serve your people, wherever they are in need. For the wisdom and teaching of our bishops, priests, deacons, and our beloved Emmanuel priests, Fr. Berto and Fr. Hugh, who teach and inspire us to know your love, which becomes our strength in service. Tell Out my Soul.
The greatness of our church of prayer.
Holy Creator of all, we pray for our nation and for all nations; for all refugees, for an end to terror and war, to become a spirit of Goodwill. We pray for our national institutions to work together for equality, justice for all, and for laws to be upheld with the dignity of each individual. Tell Out my Soul.
The greatness of the promise of liberty.
Holy Creator of All, we pray for our island neighbors, for each one to know the peace of your love, whatever their trials may be, and may we each find the mission of Emmanuel leads us in service to change one speck of the world, as our acts of service change us. We are all connected as your children Lord. Tell Out my Soul.
The greatness of our love.
Holy Creator of All, we pray for those who are sick, isolated, or who are in despair. We pray for caregivers and healers who care for those we love, and especially for those on our parish prayer list, and those we name now either silently or aloud… Beth… Lynn… Skipper… Roshni… Julia… Chris & Laura… Lynn… Sara… Sherwood & Laura… Margaret… Angie… Sharon… Louise & Robert… Effie, Stephen & Calder… David… Jan… Brianna… Rick… Tamara… Bill & Jane… Heather… Jan… Cheryl… Ian… James… Dick… and those for whom no one prays; may they be comforted by your Holy Spirit. Tell Out my Soul,
The greatness of our compassion.
Holy Creator of All, we pray for those who have passed from our sight, and for those who mourn. Let us reflect on the lessons we learned from them, and know that love never dies. We pray with our voices and in our hearts. And for the great teacher, Jane Goodall, who showed us reverence and respect for the natural world, that all of your creation is alive for us to behold. Let us act to save our wildlife, oceans, air and forests, as you have designed them to interact beyond our knowing. Tell Out my Soul.
The greatness of our stories.
Holy Creator of All, we celebrate our many daily blessings. Open our ears to hear them, open our eyes to see, open our hearts in gratitude to be filled with your Grace. May we be inspired to share our wealth, works, and wisdom with our neighbors and our Church. Each of us is a special treasure, to receive and share your love. Let us discover that is what we long for. Tell Out my Soul.
The greatness of the Lord.