Dear Lord, Living God of all, We ask your blessings for this congregation today, our church family, our island community, and for those we carry in our hearts. May we bring your love to all people in our daily life.

We pray Lord, for your peace and power in our lives.

Dear Lord, Living God of all, we pray for your churches of the world, that they may seek to serve others with compassion and respect for differences, bringing your love to all people in their daily life.

We pray Lord, for your guidance and wisdom for those who serve you in positions of leadership. 

Dear Lord, Living God of all, we are grateful for your abundance in all that we have. We pray for those who struggle for food for their families, shelter and safety. We pray for the victims of war, famine and suffering, and for those who strive to care for them.

We pray Lord, for your abundance to be shared among all people, with equality, generosity and gratitude.

Dear Lord, Living God of all, as we journey together in the beauty of your creation, we seek respect and healing of your earth, bringing critical awareness to the balance between clean air, water, oceans, polar ice, earth, forests, animals and humans. We all share your resources of this world.

We pray Lord, for all people to share in the stewardship of our planet.

Dear Lord, Living God of all, we pray for those on our parish prayer list, and for the unspoken needs each of us carry.

We pray Lord, for your blessings, as we reach out to others in joy and thanksgiving for the love you give us to share.

Dear Lord, Living God of all, bless all who have died, that they are shining in your heavenly kingdom with the angels and archangels. Bring comfort to those who carry them with longing hearts.

We pray Lord, for your will to be done each day, as our time is in your hands.

Be with us as we seek your wisdom, courage and peace. May we use our gifts in doing your work to care for others.

Celebrant:

Dear Lord, the creator of all that is beyond our knowing, we behold your love in each person, through Jesus Christ. We honor the gifts you have given us to share, and the delight that blossoms as we work together, in joyful service and gratitude. Amen.