Daily Prayer for Peace
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Gathering in Silence
Call to Prayer
Lighting of CandleInvitation |
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Thank you for joining us for
prayer, and welcome to this Temple dedicated to the pursuit of peace.
Each day 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 Taiwan in our prayers. Located off
the Southeast coast of China, Taiwan is technically a part of China.
Taiwan, however regards itself as an independent country, which is the
cause of a good deal of tension. The dominant political issue continues
to be the relationship between Taiwan and China and the question of
eventual reunification. Taiwan has prospered through the years to become
one of East Asia's economic winners.
Come, let us bow before the Lord, our Creator. In the stillness of this
hour, may our thoughts center on our purpose for gathering, the prayers
of the people for peace throughout the world. Thank you for joining us
today. |
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| Scripture Reading: Psalm 121:1-2 IP |
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I lift my eyes to the mountains—
from where will my help come?
My help comes from Our God,
who made heaven and earth! |
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Prayer for Peace by Ken Simpson, Independence,
Missouri |
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Gracious and loving God, we have gathered as we live: in
the name of our Lord and Savior, the Prince of Peace.
We gather, in part, because the gentle touch of your Holy Spirit has, on
occasion, brought to our daily existence a peace that has fulfilled the
deepest longings of our troubled souls.
We gather, seeking again that peace, not for ourselves only, but to
better understand how we may become instruments of your peace: to share
with those who know you not, and are unaware that this peace will not
only transform their lives, but is the power by which you desire to
transform the powers of this world into the kingdom of your Eternal
Presence.
We gather in this place to symbolize our unity before you, and our
willingness both to receive the blessing of your peace and to go forth
as ambassadors for peace in your world to witness having been in your
presence.
We gather to acknowledge the many places which are beyond our personal
stewardship, and to affirm our faith in the ministry of your Holy Spirit
to respond in those places and in those ways to prepare both lives and
nations for fuller expressions of your Divine Love.
We gather to experience the strength of your presence and to go forth in
that strength, to demonstrate the power of your peace in life, in word,
and in deed.
In the name of the One who is our peace, Christ Jesus, our Lord new
pray. Amen. |
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Hymn - Of All the Spirit's Gifts to Me -
Sing for Peace #12 |
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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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When the Psalmist exclaimed about God, "Thou art greatly
to be praised" he was talking from experience. Out of our experience,
let us voice our praise to God. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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New encounters with God bring fresh awareness of God's call to move into
new ways of living. Leaving is never easy, but especially difficult when
we are comfortable where we are. God, help us to risk new ventures. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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The people of Taiwan work and play, eat and sleep, dream of peace as
they long for freedom from threats of violence. Watch over them, we ask. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We lift up to you the prayers and concerns
of those gathered here this day. Be with us, O Lord, as we seek to do
your will. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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O Loving God, we pray for our church leaders
who are preparing for World Conference in April. May we all be open to
the Holy Spirit as we join our hearts and minds to seek your will and
direction. |
| 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. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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God, sometimes our human problems seem to create impossible barriers.
Our souls wilt, our spirits droop. Help us to support and encourage each
other. May the word of encouragement and the sustaining prayer be our
gifts to you today. Amen. |
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| Sending Forth |
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We conclude our service today 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.
May the Peace of Jesus go with you as you strive to build peace. Amen. |
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| Ministry of Music |
