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God of life and breath, you are our source of hope:
+ We give thanks for your gifts of life and love;
+ remind us who and whose we are - we are your beloved children;
+ sustain us when we are feeling weary, broken, lost, or afraid;
+ reform in us what needs reforming;
+ open our hearts and minds to hear your word and call;
+ inspire us to take action to seek justice for our neighbors;
+ grant us wisdom, courage, and creativity to be and share your Good News in the midst of anxious and frightening days.
We pray for your world and your people:
+ for your beautiful creation - guide us to be better caretakers;
+ for those who have been affected by storms and disasters and for those who work to protect, respond, and help with recovery;
+ for those who are in a personal conflict - lead us to listen, help us to be heard, and guide us as we tend to mending our connections;
+ for those who have been targeted and live in fear because of racism, homophobia, transphobia, and sexism;
+ for those who are unemployed, under-employed, or concerned their job is at risk;
+ for those who are unhoused - and those whose living situation is unstable;
+ for those living in or fleeing from areas impacted by violence - we pray for lasting peace between nations and for the healing of people who suffer conflict - in so many areas of our world, country and communities;
+ for the nations of this world; for the leaders of this world; for the innocent caught in crossfire; for softening of hearts; for listening and caring; for wisdom and courage; for peace between all peoples - Kyrie Elieson.
We pray for all who are grieving:
+ Gracious God, wrap your arms of love and hope around all who are experiencing any kind of loss, disconnection, or brokenness;
+ We hold in prayer the family of Deacon Sherry Kiefel, who died June 30.
We give thanks for the many ways she shared the gospel - in her family life, her work, and in her volunteer service in the synod. (UPDATE: her memorial service will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home on August 30 at 11am. Read more here: https://www.woodlawnfhcc.com/obituaries/Sherry-Kiefel?obId=43165020)
+ We hold in prayer the family of Rev. Robert Roiko, who died July 22.
We give thanks for the many ways he lived out his faith - including his time at Good Shepherd in Snohomish. (His memorial service will be held at Twin Harbors Lutheran Church in Grayland on August 15 at 2pm. Read more here: https://www.fernhillfuneral.com/obituaries/robert-roiko
Cards of care may be sent to Twin Harbors Lutheran Church - 2424 Washington Route 105,
Grayland, WA 98547)
+ We hold in prayer the family of Rev. Carol Jensen, who died August 2.
We give thanks for the many ways she lifted up and advocated for her neighbors - near and far. (Her memorial service will be held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Everett on August 14 at 2pm. More details about her celebration of life can be found here: https://conta.cc/4fofg4U Cards of care may be sent to her family at 2522 Rucker Ave. Unit #203, Everett, WA 98021.)
+ We hold in prayer the family of Rev. Neal Snider, who died August 3.
We give thanks for his faithful (and smooth) voice - sharing God's grace-filled love and holy promise. (His memorial service will be held at Mount Cross Lutheran Church in University Place on FRIDAY AUGUST 15 at 4:30pm. Cards of care may be sent to Judy & Family - 1515 Dock St. #706. Tacoma, WA 98402.)
We pray for all who are in need of healing and strength:
+ We pray for those who are facing ongoing health concerns: Abi (daughter of Rev. Eric Griffith), Rev. Ron Melver, Rev. Marjorie Lorant, Rev. Pam Miles, Rev. Don Cornell, Rev. Deb Butler, and Nancy Davis (widow of Rev. Chuck Davis).
+ We lift up those who are taking time away for rest and renewal - may those on vacation or sabbatical find renewal in their travels, re-connections, rest, and learning.
We pray for your church:
+ We give thanks to God for the important conversations and decisions made at the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly - held last week in Phoenix. We shout for joy at the elections of a new Presiding Bishop - the Rev. Yehiel Curry and a new ELCA Secretary the Rev. Lucille "CeCee" Mills.
+ From our prayer calendar, we pray for these ministries and their rostered leaders:
-- for Gethsemane Lutheran Church (Seattle) and their pastor, Rev. Joanne Engquist;
-- for Trinity Lutheran Church (Freeland) and their rostered ministers: the Rev. Jim Lindus and Deacon Amy Bingham;
-- for those attending camp and/or participating in service and leadership trips;
-- for the New Jersey Synod and their bishop, the Rev. Tracie Bartholomew;
-- for our Companion Synod: The Evangelical Lutheran Church in European Russia;
+ We give thanks for the many years of service of our retired pastors & deacons. Thanks be to God for the ways they continue to support ministers and ministries in their communities. This week we celebrate these retired ministers: Rev. Mel Jacob, Rev. Stan Jacobson, and Rev. Bruce Jenkins.
+ We pray for ministries and leaders in transition.
-- we pray for the leaders who are guiding ministries in a time of transition: legacy planning teams, transition teams, call committees, transition ministers, care pastors, congregational staff and lay leaders, and our synod staff;
-- we lift up Rev. Katherine GrayBuck as she concludes her time as pastor at Church of the Apostles in Seattle this Sunday, August 10. (final service and reception to be held at 4:30pm at St John United in Seattle). Surround Katherine and the congregation as they enter this time of transition;
-- we lift up Rev. Doug Andersen as he began serving at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Shoreline on July 15. His installation service will be at 10am this Sunday, August 10. God bless this new ministry partnership!
-- we pray for all who are in discernment and/or awaiting call.
May our prayers rise before you as incense.
+ Your mercy is everlasting and your faithfulness endures from age to age;
+ Sustain, uplift, and encourage us as we live into your calling;
+ Trusting in your mercy and grace, we lift our prayers to you.
Amen.
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