Source of Love: We are the recipients of Love, no matter our weaknesses or strengths. How grateful we are that Love extends to each of us and through us to each other. During this Lenten season and beyond, may we see that Love in ourselves and in others as we move through each day.
Holy Love, fill us and shine through us.
Source of Love: In these difficult times in our nation and the world, may we put aside our concerns about small irritations and direct our thoughts toward those who are suffering due to war and strife. May we redirect the energy we spend reacting to the news into positive action. We have much to give.
Holy Love, fill us and shine through us.
Source of Love: We marvel at the beauty of the earth and universe. We are so fortunate to live among forests and streams and breathe clean air. May we do what we can to protect the earth for everyone and for future generations.
Holy Love, fill us and shine through us.
Source of Love: We are so grateful for our church community, for the love shared here, for the many opportunities there are to learn, to grow spiritually, and to help others. We are blessed to have Berto and Hugh as our priests, and to have a Vestry that works together to keep the parish strong. May we celebrate today as we gather at the annual meeting to review the past year and look toward the future.
Holy Love, fill us and shine through us.
Source of Love, we know many people struggle with sickness, depression, loneliness, addiction, or financial difficulties. May they find strength in the Love that connects us all, and may we do our part to help. We remember those we name now either silently or aloud … as well as those on our parish prayer list: 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…Ali…those for whom no one prays; may they be comforted by your Holy Spirit.
Holy Love, fill us and shine through us.
Source of Love: We remember those who have died, especially our dear brother, Peter Schultz. We hold them in our hearts. We think tenderly of those who mourn. May we find ways to comfort them.
Holy Love, fill us and shine through us.
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 servant Monica Steele (3/4) as she begins another year. Grant that she may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen her trust in your goodness all the days of her life; 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.