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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 former NW Washington Synod Bishop, the Rev. Don Maier, who died Satruday, June 29. Surround his wife, Sylvia, and his family and friends with your love - trusting in your promises of life and peace. (A memorial service will be held at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church on July 13 at 1pm. Cards of care may be sent to the family at 12507 Greenwood Ave N #312, Seattle, WA 98133).
+ We hold in prayer Synod Council Member Sherianne Molzahn Caldwell and family following the death of her mother and long-time synod volunteer, Lorraine Molzahn, on June 21. (Cards of care may be sent to Sherianne & Family, 11527 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133. A Memorial Service will be held at The Hearthstone in Seattle on July 23 at 2pm.)
+ We hold in prayer the family of Rev. Dick Wendt, following his death on Sunday, June 15. We give thanks for his life of sharing God's love and grace within his family, in the settings he served, and beyond. (A memorial service is being planned for August 2 at Our Savior's, Everett - time yet to be finalized. Cards of care may be sent to Kathy Pace & Family, 1221 59th Pl SW, Everett, WA 98203.)
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, Rev. Carol Jensen, Rev. Don Maier, and Nancy Davis (widow of Rev. Chuck Davis).
+ We lift up Nelson and Guadalupe, the parents of Rev. Hector Garfias-Toledo (Trinity, Lynnwood) as they each recover from surgery this week. Grant them strength, comfort, and healing.
+ 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 gifts, wisdom, and joy of these rostered ministers who are celebrating ministry milestones during the month of July:
Rev. John Guthridge - 10 years on July 1
Rev. Jade Yi - 10 years on July 18
Rev. Mark Fischer - 15 years on July 31
Rev. Scott Brents - 30 years on July 2
Rev. Sue Wanwig - 30 years on July 16
Rev. John Bjorge - 35 years on July 8
Rev. Verlon Brown - 40 years on July 7
Rev. Jerry O'Neill - 45 years on July 20
Rev. Stephen Grumm - 55 years on July 12
Rev. Louis Accola - 60 years on July 18
You can find the slide show shared at the synod assembly featuring all the 2025 anniversary celebrants here: https://vimeo.com/1086166969.
+ From our prayer calendar, we pray for these ministries and their rostered leaders:
-- for Freeborn Lutheran Church (Stanwood) and their leadership team;
-- for Trinity Lutheran Church (Everett) and their pastor, the Rev. Tim Feiertag;
-- for the Deans of our Synod's Conferences (find the list here);
-- for those attending camp and/or participating in service and leadership trips;
-- for the Southern Ohio Synod and their bishop, the Rev. Suzanne Dillahunt;
-- for our Companion Synod: The Evangelical Lutheran Church in European Russia;
-- for all who are attending the ELCA Churchwide Assembly - July 28 - August 2 - including the voting members from our synod: Dante Austin (Immanuel, Seattle); Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee (Faith, Everett); Dan Clements (Our Savior's, Everett); Vice President Kay Edgerton (Nativity, Renton); Rev. Ivar Hillesland (Seattle); Rev. Kristi Lambing (Fir-Conway, Mount Vernon); Seth Lambing (Pointe of Grace, Mukilteo); Rachel Pritchett (Bethany, Bainbridge Island); and Kasey Shultz (Columbia City Church of Hope, Seattle). (Follow the assembly via the ELCA website here: https://www.elca.org/about/leadership/churchwide-assembly)
+ 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. Mikkel Hustad, Rev. Coe Hutchison, and Rev. Joel Ingebritson.
+ 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. Pam Miles as she concludes her time as pastor at Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church in Mukilteo to focus on her health - her farewell service is July 12, 2pm. Surround Pam as she seeks healing and health - and the concregation as they enter this time of transition;
-- we lift up in prayer Rev. Anne Lohrmann as she is installed as the pastor at Advent Lutheran Church in Mill Creek on July 13 at 4pm. Rostered Ministers invited to process - color of the day is green, arrive by 2:45. Reception to follow. God bless this new ministry partnership!
-- we lift up Rev. Doug Andersen as he begins serving at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Shoreline on July 15 (Insallation date TBD) - God bless this new ministry partnership!
-- we lift up Ministry Candidate Zach Herzog as he is ordained on Sat, July 19 at 1pm at Holy Spirit in Kirkland. Zach has been called to serve as pastor at Gloria Dei in Olympia. God bless this new ministry partnership!
-- we lift up Rev. Beth Eden and the congregation for Lutheran Church in the San Juans as she shares a final Sunday with them and enters into retirement. Bless Pastor Beth and the congregation in these days of celebration - and transition;
-- 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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Email susan@lutheransnw.org if you have a prayer petition or update.
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