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Let us pray:
God of life and breath, you are our source of hope:
Guide us to be your People of Peace - grant us wisdom, courage, and creativity to be and share your Good News of love and peace in our homes, our communities, and our world.
We pray for your world and your people:
+ for your creation - lead us to be better stewards of the air, land, and water - and grant us wisdom in our prevention efforts, resourcing, and preparedness;
+ for those who are unemployed, under-employed, or concerned their job is at risk;
+ for those who are unhoused or whose living situation is unstable;
+ for those who live in fear because of racism, homophobia, antisemitism, transphobia, and sexism;
+ for those affected by natural (and human-made) disasters;
+ for wisdom and compassion for all leaders - including those who have been newly elected;
+ for those who speak out against hate and, in turn, receive threatening messages and hate;
+ for peace between nations.
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.
+ for Chris Kindem (spouse of Pastor Erik Kindem, Peace/West Seattle) following the death of her mother, Nancy Hauger on October 9. We give thanks for her generous spirit and loving witness. Surround Chris, Erik, Kai, and Naomi, along with other members of the family, with your peace and love as they prepare for her memorial service this weekend. (Nancy’s service will be Sat. Nov 14 @ 1pm at Peace Lutheran in West Seattle.)
+ for all first responders who put themselves on the line to care for their neighbors.
+ for those who are receiving comfort care or hospice care - may they feel your love - and trust in your promise of everlasting love.
We pray for all who are in need of healing and strength:
+ for those who are facing ongoing health concerns: Rev. Ron Melver, Rev. Deb Butler, Rev. Tim Whiteman (retired), Jackie Nitz (wife of Rev. Ron Nitz and mother of Rev. Gina Herman), Deacon Marlys Waldo (retired), and Nancy Davis (widow of Rev. Chuck Davis).
+ for NWWA Synod Administrator, Tabetha Myatt, who was hospitalized on Monday. Surround her with your peace and comfort as the hospital medical team continues to provide care. May healing and a return to health be swift and complete. Be with her mom, Rev. Cindy Myatt (retired) and step father Lynden as they provide support and care.
+ for those who are awaiting diagnoses - comfort them with your peace.
+ for all who are battling cancer - sustain them in their treatments - and may full healing be achieved.
+ for those who are struggling with addiction. Surround them with your peace and may they be reminded of your love each day.
+ for caregivers - surround them with your love and peace as they journey with those who are ill or dying.
We pray for your church:
+ for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Mercer Island) and their pastor, Pastor Rhonda Bostrom and Pastor Sue Wanwig;
+ for our partners in the ELCA Region One office: Rudy Vazquez and Karen Dicken;
+ for the Lower Susquehanna Synod and their Bishop, the Rev. Stephen Herr;
+ for the Upper Susquehanna Synod and their Bishop, the Rev. Craig Miller;
+ for our companion synod, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in European Russia and Bishop Sergei Holzwert.
+ for those who will be participating in the Fall Convocation and the LiVE Project Retreat this Friday and Saturday - may your presence be felt - and may the conversations be rich and inspiring.
+ 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. John LaMunyon, Rev. Jeffrey Larson, and Rev. Linda Larson.
+ We pray for ministries and leaders in transition.
+ 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. Grant wisdom, patience, and open hearts as we listen to where you are calling us.
May our prayers rise before you as incense.
+ Sustain, uplift, and encourage us as we live into your calling;
+ Lead us to have generous hearts;
+ Trusting in your mercy and grace, we lift our prayers to you.
Amen.
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Please email susan@lutheransnw.org if you have a prayer request to include.
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