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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 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 those who have been affected by storms and disasters and for those who work to protect, respond, and help with recovery.
+ Tomorrow, June 19, is Juneteenth - this day of celebration, dating back to June 19, 1865, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. We give thanks and praise to God for creating humankind in all its diversity, and ask God’s forgiveness for yielding to fear, suspicion and intolerance of others. We ask you God to guide and strengthen our work of including all people in the church and society. Inspire each of us in our personal and collective anti-racism work.
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 Rev. Julie Hutson following the death of her beloved husband, Bruce. (Pr. Julie is the former pastor at Luther Memorial in Seattle and is currently serving in Southwestern Washington Synod. A Memorial Service for Bruce will be held this Saturday, June 21 at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church in Seattle at 11:00am. Julie extends her thanks for the many kindnesses and messages of care she has received from colleagues in the NWWA synod. Card of care may be sent to Rev. Julie Hutson c/o Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1515 Harrison Avenue NW. Olympia, WA 98502.)
+ 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 pray for those who are awaiting diagnoses and treatment plans, including Rev. Thomas Voelp (Our Redeemer's, Seattle). Grant them peace and courage. Remind them that they are not alone.
+ June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month - and June is PTSD Awareness Month - we are mindful of those who are struggling - and those who walk alongside them;
+ 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:
+ From our prayer calendar, we pray for these ministries and their rostered leaders:
-- for First Lutheran Church of West Seattle and for their pastor: Rev. Bryon Hansen;
-- for St. Peter's Lutheran Church (Clinton) and their pastor: SALM Steve Olson;
-- for the Caribbean Synod and their bishop, the Rev. Vivan Davila;
-- for the Northwestern Ohio Synod and their bishop, the Rev. Daniel Beaudoin;
-- for our Companion Synod: The Evangelical Lutheran Church in European Russia.
+ We give thanks to God for the gifts, wisdom, and joy of these rostered ministers who are celebrating ministry milestones during the month of June:
Rev. Shannyn Fuerst - 15 years on 6/13
Rev. Coe Hutchison - 15 years on 6/22
Rev. Jeffrey Spencer - 25 years on 6/10
Rev. Jim Killough - 35 years on 6/16
Rev. Craig Beeker - 35 years on 6/24
Deacon Sherry Kiefel - 40 years on 6/30
Rev. John Vaswig - 40 years on 6/30
Rev. Stan Jacobson - 45 on 6/29
Rev. Russ Creydt - 50 on 6/21
Rev. Carl Moll - 55 years on 6/14
Rev. Daniel Bloomquist - 60 years on 6/3
Rev. Tom Christensen - 60 years on 6/6
Rev. Arnold Anderson - 60 years on 6/20
Rev. Dennis Schaffert - 60 years on 6/26
Rev. Dick Lehmann, 65 years on 6/12
Rev. Neil Snider - 65 years on 6/12
Rev. David Wold - 65 years on 6/19
You can find the slide show shared at the synod assembly featuring all the 2025 anniversary celebrants here: https://vimeo.com/1086166969.
+ 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. Diane Hastings, Rev. Kathy Hawks, and Rev. Wendell Hendershott.
+ 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 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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