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Prayer List
Blessed are we,
beginning to feel some release
from pandemic constraints,
from the long sad season of anxious vigilance,
the boredom and frustration of plans deferred.
There is new ground appearing,
and paths we didn’t know were there.
Blessed are we who say, okay!
but God, you’re going to need
to help me wake up, the music,
the movement and the color of living,
The wonder of the lily,
the mystery and power of the tiniest seed,
cracked open, doing what it was always destined to do.
Bloom.
Blessed are we who say, wake me too God, I’m awake.
“Wonder is the heaviest element on the periodic table.
Even a tiny fleck of it stops time.” ―Diane Ackerman
Put yourself where love and beauty can reach you.
That’s the summer for you.
~ Kate Bowler, "A Blessing for Waking up to Summer"
This week we pray for:
Lucy Ewing, Erica Ewing's mom
Prayers for healing for Lucy, who is recovering from a hip surgery.
Russell, friend of Julie Douglass-Gillespie
We continue to pray for Russell, who is nearing the end of his earthly journey and battle with bladder cancer. Prayers for comfort and peace for him and also for his partner John.
Deb Hostettler
Continued prayers for Deb, who is hoping to regain her appetite and energy following an adjustment in her medication to reduce side effects.
Barbara Mykkanen
Continued prayers for Barb as she participates in a study to help others with similar cancer diagnosis.
We pray for
- all those struggling with stressful situations that weary the heart;
- those facing ongoing recovery, pain management, and health issues;
- our church family as we strive to be faithful to the Spirit's lead;
- that creation care is a priority for all; we continue to pray for our Wayne County Commissioners that they take wise decisions regarding clean energy to protect our future.
- peace and a lasting end to violence and injustice;
- rest, time of replenishment with family, friends, in nature;
- for the children and activity leaders at the Open Arms Summer
- in gratitude for all our amazing Westminster folk who made our annual welcome picnic for the Ohio Light Opera Company a great success; may we continue to be a place where all enjoy hospitality, nourishment of body and spirit, friendship and joy.
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