Prayers for June 22, 2025

Drawn into the embrace of the Holy Trinity, we lift our prayers for the wholeness of the church, the world, and all creation.

Lord of hosts, guide your servant, Pastor Sandy, in her ministry. Anoint her for service and for the inspiration she has been to us –  to all be messengers of your peace. Send us out into the world together to proclaim your gift of love. 

          God of grace, hear our prayer.

Almighty King of Creation, protect this world that it may continue to sustain us with its abundance. Open us to the joy and wonder at the awesome earthly home that you have created for us.
          God of grace, hear our prayer.

Lord of all the nations, counsel our leaders in the way of peaceful coexistence with one another and with other nations. Clothe them with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness and patience and make them steadfast in their pursuit of justice and peace.

           God of grace, hear our prayer.

Lord of compassion, uphold all who suffer, especially all whom we hold dear in our hearts and who are named on our prayer list.

           God of grace, hear our prayer.

Lord of community, we give thanks for Pastor Sandy’s ministry among us these past years. Walk with her in this next chapter of her life. She has sown seeds of your word in rich soil. Continue to grow your Spirit’s fruits within this congregation as we work together with patient endurance to carry on the ministry which she has started.

           God of grace, hear our prayer.

Embrace all your saints, O God. We thank you for the faithful departed.  Let us rejoice that you do not abandon us to the grave but lead us on the path of eternal life.

           God of grace, hear our prayer.