Daily Prayer for Peace
1:00 p.m.
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Gathering in Silence
Call to Prayer
Lighting of CandleInvitation |
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Welcome today to this sacred place. Each
day in this Temple dedicated to the pursuit of peace, we pray to God for
peace in our world. In addition, each day we pray for a different
country.
Today we will hold up the people of Argentina in our prayers. Argentina
is located in South America. Pre-Columbian Argentina was farmed by
sedentary Indian groups and used as a hunting ground by nomads. Although
Indian resistance discouraged it, Argentina was eventually ruled by
Spain. Dissatisfaction with this rule led to a revolution in 1810 and
eventual independence in 1816. Deep-seated conflicts were revealed, but
the Unitarist constitution of 1853 ushered in growth and prosperity.
During the 20th century, Argentina experienced weak civilian rule and
economic failure, leading to a military coup which paved the way for
Juan Perón to take power as a dictator. After his death, Argentina
suffered under military rule during which up to 30,000 people
“disappeared.” The country has returned to the 1853 constitution.
Economic problems continue to be a significant issue for Argentina, as
does ownership of the Falkland Islands, the cause of a war between
Argentina and Great Britain.
June 26 is set aside by the United Nations as the International Day in
Support of Victims of Torture. The Day aims at the eradication of
torture and the effective functioning of the 1984 Convention against
Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment,
which entered into force on 26 June 1987.
Also this day the General Assembly, in 1987, decided to observe June 26
as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as an
expression of its determination to strengthen action and cooperation to
achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.
We greet you in the name of God who is the giver of all. It is the
creator of light and goodness that we worship and praise today as we
pray for peace in our world. |
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| Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:28-31 |
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Do you not know? Have you not heard? The
Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. God
will not grow tired or weary, with understanding no one can fathom. The
Lord gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary, and the young may stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar
on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk
and not be faint. |
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Prayer for Peace by Ms. Jimmie L. Radliff,
Spring, Texas |
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Almighty God of all,
Through the cleansing power
of Thy pardon and love,
we seek to serve Thee.
Help us strengthen our limbs, our wits,
our tools and temporal means
for this service.
In the face of hate and violence,
help us to be the smile of love
and the strength of meekness.
In the face of physical hunger
and helpless thirst for wisdom,
may we be tears of compassion,
providers of sustenance,
and the teachers of Thy laws.
In the face of hopelessness and apathy,
challenge us to joyful demonstration
of Kingdom living.
Through the power of the Prince of Peace, we pray. Amen. |
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Hymn - We Thank Thee, God, for Eyes to See -
Hymns of the Saints #465 |
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Prayers of the People
Please join us now, praying the Prayers of the People. During the
moments of silence, you are invited to pray silently or meditate. |
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Let us join in a common confession of our sins. For the
arrogance of our pride of race, of nation, and of class, by which we put
down others not of our kind and thus break the community of the human
family, in defiance of your will, we ask forgiveness. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We ask your watch care and blessing for the people of Argentina.
Continue to bless their activities to foster peace in all the world we
ask. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We also ask your blessing and help for the concerns of people gathered
here today. Hear us we pray. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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Please use this space to pray for any
current concern or event in our community, city, state, nation or world
that you feel needs to be held up to God for prayerful consideration.
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| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray in the name of the Prince of Peace. Amen. |
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| Sending Forth |
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We conclude our service today with meditation music.
Feel free to remain to pray or meditate in the quiet of this place for
as long as you may wish.
Let us hold our tongues when it would hurt another. Let us reserve
judgement when our own selfish interests would prevail. Let us promote
justice among our families, our communities, all nations, and peoples of
the earth. The God of light and knowledge will bless our efforts. Let us
go in peace. Amen. |
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