Dearest Lord of all that is, that was, that shall be.
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 with gratitude Lord, for our abundant daily blessings, for Emmanuel Parish, Father Berto and Father Hugh, our priests, Greg our Bishop, and Michael our Presiding Bishop. Thank you for those loving hands and hearts of our congregation who joyfully work in our mission of giving 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 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 the victims and rescuers of the California fires. We are all one in your love. We see your love in the firefighters, the medics, the sharing of food, water, and shelter for those who lost their homes. Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.

We come to you Lord for our strength.

We pray for our nation, for our president and 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. Our time is in your hands.

We come to you Lord for our strength.

We pray for those in need of healing in any way, in body, mind, and spirit, and for those we name now:

We come to you Lord for our peace and healing.

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.