Prayer List
Open unto me, light for my darkness
Open unto me, courage for my fear
Open unto me, hope for my despair
Open unto me, peace for my turmoil
Open unto me, joy for my sorrow
Open unto me, strength for my weakness
Open unto me, wisdom for my confusion
Open unto me, forgiveness for my sins
Open unto me, tenderness for my toughness
Open unto me, love for my hates
Open unto me, Your Self for myself
Lord, Lord, open unto me!
Poem by Howard Thurman
This week we pray for:
Debbie Hostetler
Prayers for Debbie as she prepares for a total gastrectomy on March 5th. Please also hold the children of Debbie and Gabe, Isaac and Jasmine in prayers as they await test results to determine whether they carry the same gene for this specific type of stomach cancer.
Judy Seaman, friend of the Gayle and David Noble
Judy is grateful for a successful back surgery that removed the infection from her spine. Continued prayers for healing.
Linda Barbu's sister Kathy and husband John
Prayers for Kathy as she continues her chemotherapy and for her husband John who is grappling with an ulcer.
Friend of David Gillespie
Prayers for David as he grieves the loss of a dear friend from college to Covid-19.
Bob Iams and his family
Prayers for Bob and his family as they grieve the death of his twin brother Bill.
Kate Boyer, friend of Dawn Kridel
Prayer for Kate who grieves the loss of her dear friend Dominique--a student at Kent State University, to suicide. Prayers also for Dominique's family.
Prayers of gratitude for those of you who have generously contributed to our Souper Bowl of Caring drive, which continues through February. This year your gifts will support the warming center run by the Salvation Army.
Prayers for all recovering from the recent ice and snowstorms--many who are still dealing with rolling blackouts and lack access to clean water. We pray for those who do not have a safe place to call home during these extremely cold days. We are grateful for all who are good neighbors in trying times.
We pray for the new administration and for healing along our many societal chasms. May we all seek ways to work for the common good!
Continued prayers for those affected by the Covid pandemic. We pray for healthcare workers and for the smooth and speedy administration of the vaccines. Let us continue to be vigilant and do our part in keeping everybody safe by wearing masks and staying at home.
May we be mindful especially of those who have lost loved ones, who are alone, without support and care during these days. Let us sow seeds of hope and joy through small acts of kindness and love!
