Daily Prayer for Peace
1:00 p.m.
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Macao (Macau)
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Gathering in Silence
Call to Prayer
Lighting of CandleInvitation |
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Thank you for joining us in worship, and we
welcome you in the name of our God 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 remember the people of Macau in our prayers. Located in
Eastern Asia, Macau was the first European settlement in the Far East,
colonized by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Pursuant to an
agreement signed by China and Portugal in April of 1987, Macau became
the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China in December 1999.
China has promised that, under its "one country, two systems" formula,
China's socialist economic system will not be practiced in Macau, and
that Macau will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in all matters except
foreign and defense affairs.
From different places and with different needs we have come to this
place. Yet, as we sit in the presence of God's spirit, we become one.
Welcome to this time of prayer for peace. |
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| Scripture Reading: Psalm 34:14 IP |
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Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace,
and pursue it. |
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Prayer for Peace by Linda McDaniel,
Independence, Missouri |
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First Maker, Creator of All Things,
In this place and time of peace, we thank You for your everlasting
presence. We thank You for all of the many things you have created that
witness to each of us of Your peace and grace.
Open our eyes to see the aura of Your presence in all of creation.
Unstop our ears to hear your slightest whisper in the song of the winged
ones, the padding of the four-legged, the wind in those that stand
rooted and tall, or in the splash of those that swim.
Bring your peace into our everyday lives that we may be reflective of
You to all we meet. May that reflection of You in our lives bring peace
that is passed on to others.
In praise and thanksgiving of all we are, and all You have created us to
be, may we grow in your peace. Amen. |
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Hymn - O Lord, We Come in Gratitude
- Hymns of the Saints #455 |
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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 praise you, Lord God, and give thanks for your mighty
works of peace. We thank you for our many blessings this day, and pray
that your Holy Spirit will be with us as we seek to know and do your
will. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We confess to you our shortcomings. In your compassion forgive us our
sins. We pray for the special needs of those here gathered. Guide us, we
humbly ask. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for the victims of hunger, fear, injustice and oppression. Also,
we pray for all who are in danger, who sorrow, are sick or friendless.
Be near to them Holy One. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for this community, the nations, and the world, and especially
for the people of the nation of Macao. Be with the people, and grant
them the peace that only you may bring. |
| 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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In the name of the Prince of Peace, we pray. Amen. |
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| Sending Forth |
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We conclude our service today with ministry of music. We
invite you to remain in the quiet of this place to pray or meditate for
as long as you may wish.
As your hearts have been touched by the gentle spirit of peace, go, and
carry that touch to others. The God of Peace will be your guide. |
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| Ministry of Music |
