Generous God, we pray for the Church. We pray that
you comfort and strengthen us in every good work and deed.
Give us courage in these uncertain times. Tell out my soul.
We call upon you, O God, for you will answer us.
O Lord, you are righteous in all your ways. Where in the world the
innocent cry out for justice, hear especially the cries of families
increasingly fearing the loss of food assistance as the government
shutdown continues. Tell out my soul.
We call upon you, O God, for you will answer us.
Make us quick to ponder the glorious splendor of your majesty.
We have so much to be thankful for, the beauty of the natural
world, the love we share among us, the connections we find with
strangers, friends, and family, the way things work together
unexpectedly, the renewed feelings of hope. Open our eyes, great
Creator, to all your marvelous works. Tell Out My Soul.
We call upon you, O God, for you will answer us.
Holy God, vindicator of the innocent, we ask you to bless and
keep all those who offer their time and services and lives to
defend the helpless and the threatened. May we live to see a day
when violence and war are no more. We give thanks for Orcas
Island, with its supportive spirit of community and with the many ways in which we can help others, both here and afar. Tell Out My
Soul.
We call upon you, O God, for you will answer us.
Great God, those with whom your Spirit abides need not fear.
Hide those who are distraught and those who are afraid under the
shadow of your wings. Through grace, give to your saints eternal
comfort and good hope. We name them now silently or aloud
(pause to mention names). We especially remember those on our
parish prayer list: … and for those for whom no
one prays. Tell Out my Soul,
We call upon you, O God, for you will answer us.
God of the living, in you all are alive. May those who now rest in
peace, one day rise to behold you face to face. Tell Out My Soul.
We call upon you, O God, for you will answer us.