We pray for:
Bob Steiner, may his spirit rest in perfect peace, and may God comfort his loved ones in their time of bereavement;
The Holy Land, Israel/Palestine, for God's healing to wash over the land and all of its people in this time of immense tragedy, for an end to violence, and for new leadership to bring human rights, justice, and peace for all people;
SHPC in this time of transition, may the church join together in spirit and in love, with mutual uplift and faithful service;
The incarcerated, and their loved ones, especially those held in solitary confinement; for a justice system and prison system that uphold our highest values, and for humane treatment at all times;
Dear friend of Jan Ardell's family, Crystal, we rejoice in the healing that has taken place and pray for her continued healing from serious brain injury;
Erica Baumsteiger, for complete healing and recovery from an occupational injury, and for relief from pain;
Kelsey Lopin, for health, healing, total wellbeing, and for uplift of spirit and energy through God's felt presence and healing love;
Healing, wellbeing, and caring community for those with diagnosed or undiagnosed behavioral/mental health issues, and for those who love them, God's abiding peace;
Recovery for those with substance abuse/dependency issues;
Our young people, and all people searching for purpose, and suffering from anxiety, depression, isolation, may God give them a wellspring of creativity, community, and joy;
The people of Ukraine, after the one year anniversary of the invasion, for an end to war, and for true peace;
For sensible gun control to stem the loss of life from gun violence;
Immigrants and asylum seekers, those who have lost their lives in their treacherous journeys, and their loved ones, may all be treated as fully human and deserving of dignity;
Our planet, all God's children, may God guide world leaders and energize us to continue our work to keep the planet livable;
All those suffering from COVID and its impacts here and around the world;
The unhoused community, for dignity and housing that is sustainable;
The PC(USA), for courage and energy to continue our world-wide mission of love and justice for all people;
Dr. Doug Tilton, our PC(USA) mission co-worker in Southern Africa, and all our mission workers world-wide in peace and justice ministries.
Please take time this week to pray for those on our list.
And send additional prayer requests to Pastor Sherri.
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