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Weekly Prayers of and for the Community and World
The following people have requested your prayer consideration:
Anne Marie E; Trisha G; Rev. Jukka Joensuu; Dennis K; Donna K; Sonya A.N; Marilyn N; Mildred O; Audrey S; Evan S. Fei; the family of Ahmad Hussein
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These names will be reset twice each year: after Pentecost Sunday (June 8th and after All Saints Sunday (November 2nd). All names will be removed and the list will begin again.
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Weekly Prayers of the People
In our waiting and watching, we come to you in prayer, O God, trusting your promise to renew the church, the nations, and the whole creation.
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God of power and mercy, we praise you for Jesus and his acts of healing and liberation. Lead us to proclaim the good news from generation to generation, that all may place their hope in you. Within the BC Synod, we pray for Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran in Comox; and our seminaries in Waterloo and for all faculty, staff and seminary students.
God of grace, hear our prayer.
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When lands are parched and dry, bring rain and snow; where wilderness is barren, sow seeds of life. Fill the lands with trees that grow, plants that flower, and creatures that thrive, as nature proclaims the wonder of your works.
God of grace, hear our prayer.
When there is injustice or corruption among nations and leaders, root it out. Turn their attention to inequity and the cries of the poor. Instill a deeper sense of compassion and care in all who govern.
God of grace, hear our prayer.
When bodies weaken and hearts grow fearful, speak your blessing. In uncertain times, remind us of the promise spoken to our ancestors in faith.
God of grace, hear our prayer.
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When people are imprisoned or held captive, break the chains and offer release. Strengthen the work of the church in restorative justice, breaking cycles of poverty, and welcoming the immigrant; especially we pray for Global Refuge and Lutheran Social Services.
God of grace, hear our prayer.
As we await your coming, we give thanks for the faithful who have lived and died in faith. May their boldness of faith inspire our witness and work.
God of grace, hear our prayer.
Draw near to us, O God, as we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy through Jesus Christ, Emmanuel.
Amen.