We Pray for the World and the Church
O God, the author and giver of all good things, we give thanks for all believers throughout the world and especially for our leaders, Sarah, Sean, Philip, Berto and Hugh. We pray that we listen as they remind us to set our minds on divine things rather than human things.
O God, remember me and visit me.
O God, the author and giver of all good things, we give thanks for this nation and our leaders. We pray that they help us to live in harmony with one another.
O God, remember me and visit me.
O God, the author and giver of all good things, we give thanks for vast expanse of interstellar space and especially this earth. We pray for protection from war and disasters and for the strength and resources to feed the hungry and heal the wounded.
O God, remember me and visit me.
O God, the author and giver of all good things, we give thanks for Orcas Island and the surrounding Salish Sea. We pray for wisdom to protect it for future generations and grace to welcome visitors and newcomers who join our island community.
O God, remember me and visit me.
O God, the author and giver of all good things, we give thanks for every human being and 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, (silent pause) and especially for those on our parish prayer list… Bill & Jane… Heather… Jan… Cheryl… Ian… Dick… Renee… Nick… Sara… David… Pam… Laura and Dart… Skipper… Cynthia & Bruce… Wes & Carol… Diane… Chris… Lynn… Margaret… Maria… Ali… Debbie… Carol… John… Lalo…Morgan…Lynn… Mandy & Lara…Luanne…Christina…Joyce…Sally…John…Sparks…Paula & Ken… as well as those for whom no one prays; may they be comforted by your Holy Spirit.
O God, remember me and visit me.
O God, the author and giver of all good things, we give thanks for the lives of the departed. We pray that those that mourn may find comfort in loving memories and in strength through their beliefs.
O God, remember me and visit me.