Daily Prayer for Peace
1:00 p.m.
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Saint Lucia
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Gathering in Silence
Call to Prayer
Lighting of CandleInvitation |
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It is good to welcome you to
this sacred place, and thank you for joining us in prayer.
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 Saint Lucia in our prayers. Saint
Lucia is located in the Caribbean. St. Lucia gained full independence as
a member of the British Commonwealth in 1979. Bananas were an important
export crop, but in the 1990s local farmers became unable to compete
against larger South American banana producers. As a result, St. Lucia’s
export revenue has declined, and unemployment is on the rise. Tourism
continues to boom, although construction has not always followed
environmentally sound guidelines.
Seldom does God shout to get our attention often just a whisper. Let us
listen ever so closely. God is calling ever so urgently. |
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| Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 29:4-11 NRSV |
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Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of
Israel, “Build houses and live in them; seek the welfare of the city
where I have sent you and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its
welfare you will find your welfare. I know the plans I have for you,”
says the Lord, “plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future
and a hope.” |
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Prayer for Peace by VaLonna Walter, Pocatello,
Idaho |
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Almighty God,
As your servants and disciples, we are called to be the salt of the
earth, to be leaven, and to be light. We lift up our hearts to you,
Lord, and offer you our dedication to be so.
May we each be the witnessing agent, the loving neighbor and stranger on
the street that brings savor and flavor in the form of true charity to
the lives of others.
Bear us up, guide us, and send us forth as peacemakers and reconcilers
to serve you well, to glorify you, and to bring blessings to our souls.
In the name of Christ Jesus we pray. Amen. |
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Hymn - Bring Forth the Kingdom - Sing for
Peace #9 |
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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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We pray the continuing ministry of God's Holy Spirit in
Saint Lucia will bring justice to their community, and will join the
peacemakers together to build peace. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for courage as we seek the welfare of the city where we live. Be
with our leaders, and guide us into your ways. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for God's forgiveness for those times when we have not been
loving or compassionate. |
| 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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Hear our prayer, O God, as we pray for others. In the name of Jesus we
pray. Amen. |
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| Sending Forth |
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Our service will conclude now with Ministry of Music.
You are invited to remain to pray or meditate in the quiet of this place
for as long as you may wish.
Let us go from this house and be peacemakers. It is to this mission that
we have been called and commissioned. The God of Peace will guide us.
Amen. |
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| Ministry of Music |
