Daily Prayer for Peace
1:00 p.m.
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World Day of Peace
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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.
Let us unite our hearts and minds and voices as we pray for peace in our
time and for this earth. It is our usual custom to pray for a single
country or people each day, but today, on this New Year’s Day, we come
together to pray for peace among the World’s Human Family. There are so
many in our family who are hungry today, so many are afraid and alone.
There are so many that sometimes it seems overwhelming, and we turn away
because one person couldn’t make a difference. Let us make a resolution
this New Year’s to help just one member of our human family, to offer a
hand and bring one person food or warmth or help. In this way, one
person at a time, eventually all will be cared for.
We greet you in the name of the Prince of Peace who calls us to worship. |
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| Scripture Reading: Psalm 25:1, 4-7 The Inclusive
Psalms |
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To you, Adonai,
I lift up my soul
Show me your ways, Adonai!
Teach me your paths!
Lead me in your truth and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation.
I wait all the day long for you.
Remember your mercies, Adonai, your love—
your ancient and unwavering love!
Pardon the sins of my youth
and my rebellious ways;
remember me because of your love,
because of your goodness, Adonai! |
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Prayer for Peace by Everett S. Graffeo,
Independence, Missouri |
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Lord,
We pause for a quiet moment to remember.
We remember the others who impact our lives:
They pass in review and we ask hopefully,
"Forgive us for transgressions committed and for compassion withheld.
Hold us close as unique and worthful souls in your life.
Be there for us as we would be there for you.
May we be at Peace one with another."
Our eyes turn outward—
We see God's world, now ours by gift.
We treasure your beauty and wonder at your mystery.
We turn with you in the unfolding of our mutual future.
Help us to live in harmony with your planet, Lord,
With sea and air, plant and animal,
With men and women, with family and neighbor,
With island and continent.
We are yours by natural birth.
We are called friends by second birth.
We have our hope in you.
Our faith is strengthened by you.
Our love is a reflection of you.
May the gift of your Son be appreciated more fully
Among all nations of the earth,
That your justice will reign and your peace abide,
For we pray it in His name. Amen. |
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Hymn - Center of Peace - Sing for Peace #1 |
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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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Lord of all space, we thank you for knowing us. We thank
you for family, friends and those who will be friends, the earth and all
its bounty. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We rejoice when one step is made toward peace between nations but know
the journey is long and the steps are many. On this day, please hear our
prayers concerning our world’s human family. May we all be encouraged to
continue our quest for justice until all of us live in a peaceful world. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We lament the causes of injustice and seek enlightenment that we may
understand better our part in peace for the world. We confess that we
are less than you created us to be and humbly ask forgiveness. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We would not forget the need for peace in ourselves, our families, our
nation, and our church. Hear our concerns, 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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This day, in response to your call, we offer ourselves as instruments of
peace in our world. Amen. |
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| Sending Forth |
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Our service for today will close with ministry of music,
but you are invited to remain and pray or meditate in the quiet of this
place for as long as you may wish.
In this New Year, let us resolve to be the peacemakers and peacekeepers
we have been called to be. God will guide us as we build peace in our
world. Amen. |
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| Ministry of Music |
