O God, we give thanks for your church, all believers, all seekers, and all priests. We come to church for many reasons including to be reminded that Peter said that they do not follow cleverly devised myths so our faith may be strengthened.
Jesus said “Get up and do not be afraid.”
O God, we give thanks for these United States of America. In these difficult times, we pray for our country, our leaders, our citizens, our immigrants and all who want to call this country home. We pray that you will answer our prayer in faith knowing that You ask us in return to be part of the answer to our prayer. O God, we give thanks for this beautiful earth and all inhabitants. We ask that those in harm’s way from war, famine, floods, fire and other calamities be protected and comforted.
Jesus said “Get up and do not be afraid.”
O God, we give thanks for this beautiful earth and all inhabitants. We ask that those in harm’s way from war, famine, floods, fire and other calamities be protected and comforted.
Jesus said “Get up and do not be afraid.”
O God, we give thanks for this island and the surrounding waters. As we approach next week’s annual meeting, we give thanks to those completing their terms of service as well as those who have volunteered to follow in their footsteps.
Jesus said “Get up and do not be afraid.”
O God, we pray for victims of senseless violence as well as 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… … Tamara… Bill & Jane… Heather… Jan… Cheryl… Ian… James… Dick… Renee… John … Nick … Sara…David… The Rev. Pam… Dart and Laura…Skipper…Cynthia & Bruce…Wes & Carol… Bruce… Helen…Diane…Chris…Lynn…Margaret…Sam…Nick…Maria…those for whom no one prays; may they be comforted by your Holy Spirit.
Jesus said “Get up and do not be afraid.”
O God, we give thanks for the lives of those who have died. We pray for strength of faith for the dying, faithful compassion for caregivers and hospice workers, and thoughtful intervention by medical professionals.
Jesus said “Get up and do not be afraid.”
Those who are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries are invited to come forward. If you would like your name printed in the bulletin, please let the parish office know.
Presider: 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 Clark Cundy (2/15), Mars Cassidy (2/15), and Willie Clancy (2/21) 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.
Presider: Let us pray for those celebrating anniversaries this week.
Grant, O God, in your compassion,that (insert names) may grow in forgiveness, loyalty, and love; and come at last to the eternal joys which you have promised through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.