O God, we, some of Abraham’s descendants, pray to you who always has mercy. We pray for all of Abraham’s descendants that worship you in your church that your mission may be fulfilled. O Lord, hear our prayer and help us to have our mind on divine, rather than human, things. We pray for Barack, […]
Dear Lord, God of Heaven and Earth, We come to you in prayer, each in our own way. We are gathered in this beautiful church, Emmanuel, on this rock by your ocean waters of the Salish Sea. Lord, We are grateful for the earth, sky, sea, animals, plants and the balance of nature in […]
Everlasting God, Creator to the ends of the Earth, renew our strength as citizens of the world. Help us to care for each other and your awesome creation. Help us to lift up the poor in body and spirit and minister to the forgotten and fearful in order that we might better share the blessings of […]
Gracious Lord, you are full of compassion O Lord, my God, we pray for your church, in all its forms especially for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Katharine, our presiding Bishop, Greg, our Bishop, Berto, our Rector and Hugh, who is with us today, all clergy and us, the ministers of your church, that we, being […]
Living God, our Friend and our Protector, Your hands hold each of us. Let us have ears to hear your truth. Keep us from ignoring your call. We pray for all who hold positions of power in our nation and around the world. Keep the urgency for peace alive in their hearts and minds. We […]
Dearest Lord, send your dove of peace into this world. Help us to see others, no matter how different, as brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, mothers and fathers…as family and friends in the great human adventure. We pray for your spirit in the world. Dearest Lord, send your dove of peace into your church. Guide […]
Dear God, We pray to you with the sweet innocence of a newborn baby, wholly open to receive your love. Let Jesus be our guide. We shed our fears and uncertainties in the light of Your love. Thank you Lord for this church, Emmanuel, for our Rector Berto, and for those who give their abundant […]
Lector: Lord, we your servants, knowing that nothing is impossible with God, pray for your church and the world. Chant Lord, help your servants in all your churches be aware and strengthen by your spirit so we may do your work to fulfill your mission. Lord, help our leaders remember that they are your servants […]
Merciful God, we pray for your church in all its forms that your servants may fulfill your mission so that mercy and truth meet each other. Merciful God, as we enter a new church year, we give thanks for Emmanuel’s Altar Guild especially Audrey and Jan who help us to glorify you each week. Congregation […]
Lord, as we wait for the incarnation, help us to focus on your light in the darkness that surrounds us. Use us as your heart and your hands. We thank you for the faithful servants of your church, especially Berto and Hugh. Use us as your heart and your hands. We pray for the nations […]