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Prayer List
Friends,
As we begin our journey into the fall season and a new season of life, let us pray with words from poet John O'Donohue ~ In Praise of the Earth:
Let us bless
the imagination of the Earth.
That knew early the patience
to harness the mind of time,
waited for the seas to warm,
ready to welcome the emergence
of things dreaming of voyaging
among the stillness of land...
Let us thank the Earth
that offers ground for home
and holds our feet firm
to walk in space open
to infinite galaxies...
...the humility of the Earth
that transfigures all
that has fallen
of outlived growth...
Let us ask forgiveness of the Earth
for all our sins against her:
for our violence and poisonings
of her beauty.
Let us remember within us
the ancient clay,
holding the memory of seasons...
that we may awaken,
to live to the full
the dream of the Earth
who chose us to emerge
and incarnate its hidden night
in mind, spirit, and light.
This week we pray for:
Rev. Dr. Tom Shaw
Prayers of gratitude for Tom who begins his ministry with Westminster as our new Minister of Music this week. Welcome and many blessings on the journey!
Sherry Hatter-Miller's mom
Continued prayers for healing and peace for Sherry's mom who is currently in a rehabilitation facility where she is receiving help to regain her strength so she can return home.
Barbara Mykkanen
Continued prayers for healing and comfort for Barb during her remaining two chemo treatments. Lots of love as you continue this journey.
Debbie Hostettler
Prayers of gratitude for Debbie whose latest scan showed no evidence of cancer. We continue to surround you with love.
We pray for
- those in our midst with health challenges, rehab, transitions, and for God’s presence and care;
- students and teachers, parents and administrators and all who adjust to a new school year routine;
- the many affected by flooding, by storms and heat, by warfare, terror, and uncertainty near and far;
- God’s light to shine in every darkness, and for God’s emerging and promising dawn of new life and peace to cover our hearts and cover the earth.
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