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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, fires, and earthquakes - 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 and strengthening 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 the love of all neighbors; 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 lift up the family of Rev. Don Cornell (retired) following his death on September 28. Surround his wife JoAnn and family with your peace and hope as they remember and mourn. (We will hsare memorial service information when it becomes available. Cards of care may be sent in c/o his daughter Cathi Zuniga, 161 East Rainier Court, Allyn, WA 98524.)
+ We lift up the family of Rev. Marjorie Lorant (retired) following her death. Surround her family with your peace and hope as they remember and mourn. (Marjorie's memorial service is planned for this Saturday, October 4 at 11am at Zion Lutheran Church -7215 Valley View Road in Ferndale with a luncheon reception to follow in the church fellowship hall. Clergy are invited to vest and process. Meet at Zion at 10:20am. Color of the day is green. Cards of care may be sent to her son: Weylin Lorant; 950 22nd Ave. Unit A, Seattle, WA 98122.)
+ We lift up Rev. Jane Prestbye (retired) following the sudden death of her husband, Fergus. Surround Jane and her family with your peace and hope as they remember and mourn. (Fergus' memorial service is planned for Friday, November 14 at 11am at Kent Lutheran Church - 336 2nd Ave South in Kent. Cards of care may be sent to Jane and Family at: 505 E Temperance St. Kent, WA 98030)
+ We pray for those whose lives have been lost due to gun violence. Renew and strengthen our commitment and courage to face the painful truth of gun violence in our country — to prevent gun violence; attend to individuals, families and communities traumatized by it; advocate for common-sense gun safety laws; and care for the perpetrators of violent acts.
We pray for all who are in need of healing and strength:
+ We pray for those who are facing ongoing health concerns: Rev. Ron Melver, Rev. Pam Miles, Rev. Deb Butler, and Nancy Davis (widow of Rev. Chuck Davis).
We pray for your church:
+ We lift up the Rev. Yehiel Curry who begins serving as the Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America today. We look forward to his installation this Saturday, October 4. Grant him wisdom, inspiration, patience, and strength. (More information about the service - and how to watch the livestream here: https://www.elca.org/about/churchwide/office-of-the-presiding-bishop/presiding-bishop-installation)
+ From our prayer calendar, we pray for these ministries and their rostered leaders:
-- for Holy Spirit Lutheran Church (Kirkland), their rostered leaders: Rev. Katy McCallum Sachse, Rev. Gina Herman, Deacon Tammie Zarfos, and their children and youth ministry leaders Becky Cole and Danielle Dadashi;
-- for Columbia Lutheran Home (Seattle), and their director of pastoral care, Rev. Will Chueng;
-- for the ELCA Conference of Bishops (including our own synod bishop, Rev. Shelley Bryan Wee) as they gather this weekend;
-- for the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod and their bishop, the Rev. Melissa Stoller;
-- 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. Delmas Luedke, Rev. Stephen Luttio, and Rev. Phil Maakestad.
+ We pray for ministries and leaders in transition.
-- we lift up Rev. Lori Cavender who concluded her time as pastor at Salem Lutheran Church, (Mount Vernon) on 9/28. We give thanks for this ministry partnership and ask for God’s guidance as they each explore what is to come.
-- 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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