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Let us pray:
God of life and breath, you are our source of hope:
+ Guide us to be your Compassionate People - 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 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 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 affected by the earthquake in Venezuela (support the relief effort here);
+ for all affected by the fires in our state and beyond (support Eastern WA relief efforts here);
+ for wisdom and compassion for all leaders;
+ for peace between nations;
+ for all who have lost their lives in the war with Iran this year: 1st Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, Captain Ariana G. Savino, Captain Cody A. Khork, Captain Seth R. Koval, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, Commander Gabriel Edwards, Major Jeffrey R. O’Brien, Major John A. Klinner, Private Isabella Gonzales, Sergeant 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, Sergeant 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, Sergeant Angel S. Rampersad, Sergeant Benjamin N Pennington, Sergeant Curtis J. Angst, Sergeant Declan J. Coady, Sergeant Michael Emmanuel Swinton, Sergeant Tyler Simmons, and Technical Sergeant Ashley Pruitt;
+ for all who are traveling this summer - grant them safety.
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 Rev. Judy Brennan (NWWA Synod Director for Evangelical Mission) following the death of her husband Dan's mother, Anne;
+ we lift up Rev. Kevin Bates (Magnolia, Seattle) following the death of his mother, Carol;
+ we lift up Rev. Charis Weathers (Burlington Lutheran) following the death of her father, Mo;
+ 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:
+ We pray for those who are facing ongoing health concerns: Rev. Ron Melver, Rev. Deb Butler, Joshua LaMunyon, son of Rev. John LaMunyon (retired,) Rev. Tim Whiteman (retired), Rev. Laurin Vance (Church Wellness Network); 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).
+ we hold Rev. Maynard Atik (retired) in prayer as he prepares for a tri-cuspid valve replacement next Wednesday - may the surgery be smooth and his recovery swift and complete;
+ we hold in prayer Dan Brennan (husband of Rev. Judy Brennan, Synod DEM) as he continues to recover from recent surgery - may health and healing abound!
We pray for your church:
+ From our prayer calendar, we pray for these ministries and their rostered leaders:
+ for Gift of Grace Lutheran Church (Seattle) and their pastors, Rev. Jami Fecher and Rev. Kari Reiten;
+ for Trinity Lutheran Church (Lynnwood) and their pastor Rev. Hector Garfias Toledo;
+ for the New England Synod and their bishop, the Rev. Nathan Pipho;
+ for our companion synod, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in European Russia and their bishop, the Rev. Sergei Holzwert.
+ We pray for congregations in our synod going through challenging times - may they listen for where you are leading. Help them discover resources and assistance to renew their sense of mission and their resolve to be God’s loving presence in their communities.
+ 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. Netsie Griffith, Rev. Harry Grinstad, Rev. Carolee Grumm, and Rev. Stephen Grumm;
+ We pray for ministries and leaders in transition.
+ we lift up Brother Steve Jerbi (ELCA pastor) as he concludes his call at University Congregational UCC in Seattle this Sunday. We give thanks for this ecumenical ministry partnership and ask God's blessings during this time of transition and as Brother Steve continues his call as director of Organized for Mission.
+ we lift up SALM Steve Olson who has resigned from his appointment at St. Peter's Lutheran Church (Clinton) - blessings to all during this time of 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.
May our prayers rise before you as incense.
+ 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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NOTE ABOUT SUMMER PRAYER MESSAGE DISTRIBUTION
The prayer message will be sent on the first Wednesday of the months of July and August only. We will return to weekly messages in September. During the summer months, please email office@lutheransnw.org if you have a prayer request to include. Direct permission is needed prior to inclusion.
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