Lector:  Dearest Mother, Father, God of all. You are the Alpha and Omega. We come to you in prayer, for all the world, as we are all one people under you, God.
We come to you, Lord, for our strength.

We pray for the power of your peace throughout your churches and our nation, Lord, to shine like the light of morning over the darkness of fear.
We come to you, Lord, for our strength.

We pray for the families and victims of violence and terror in our country and the world. Bring the way to cease the killing.  We pray for each other, for those who comfort us, and for those who bring us discomfort. Let us be your messengers of love for those in fear and danger. We are all your children.
We come to you, Lord, for our strength.

We pray for the many thousands of refugees, whose needs challenge the world to act with compassion, in service, as taught by your son, Jesus Christ.
We come to you Lord for our strength.

We pray for our nation, for our elected leaders to hear your will, and to know that your love is for ALL people. Give them inspiration and courage to act rightly for the good of all people, for our country and the world.
We come to you, Lord, for our strength.

We pray for the United States and world leaders to boldly act with wisdom for the stewardship of our earth’s resources. We are blessed by the natural wonders of clean air, water, forests, and the earth we depend upon. Help us sustain the balance you designed, as we are all recipients of your perfect creation.
We come to you, Lord, for our strength.

We pray for those in need of healing in any way, in body, mind, or spirit, and especially for those we now name:
We come to you, Lord, for our peace and healing.

We pray with gratitude, Lord, for your abundant daily blessings, and for Emmanuel Parish. Thank you for those loving hands and hearts of our Christmas sale, who gave joyfully to the Orcas community, through time, talent and donations. We are all one in your love.
We come to you, Lord, for our strength and joy.

We pray for those who have passed from our sight into your eternal joy and peace, with angels and archangels, and all the company of heaven. Bless and keep those of us holding them in our hearts.
We come to you, Lord, for our strength.

Presider: Dear Lord God, you are the Alpha and Omega. May the divided peoples of the earth be brought together with you, Lord. And may we each know and share your love, strength and compassion. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray.  Amen.