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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We greet you in the name of the
God who has called us to peace. 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 Jordan in our prayers. Located in
the Middle East, Jordan gained it’s independence from British
administration in 1946. For most of it’s history, Jordan was ruled by
King Hussein. His eldest son, King Abdallah II - - assumed the throne
following his father's death in February 1999. He hopes to continue his
father's mission to help stabilize the region, while working internally
for a more democratic government, freer press and increased equality for
women. Hospitality is a cornerstone of Arab life. It is commonplace for
Jordanian families, particularly desert dwellers, to welcome strangers
into their home. The tradition developed from the harshness of desert
life - without food, water and shelter from strangers, most desert
travelers would die.
Greetings to you in the name of God who calls us to worship. |
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| Scripture Reading: Psalm 98 The Inclusive Psalms |
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Sing a new song to Our God,
who has worked wonders,
whose right hand and holy arm
have brought deliverance!
Our God has made salvation known
nd shown divine justice to the
nations,
and has remembered in truth and love
the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation of our God.
Shout to the Most High, all the earth,
break into joyous songs of praise!
Sing praise to Our God with the harp,
with the harp and melodious singing!
With trumpets and the blast of the shofar,
raise a shout to Our God, Ruler of
All.
Let the sea and all within it thunder;
the world and all its peoples.
Let the rivers clap their hands
and the hills ring out their joy
before Our God, who comes to judge the earth,
who will rule the world with justice
and its peoples with equity. |
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Prayer for Peace by Mirriam Mann, North
Platte, Nebraska |
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Eternal God of truth and light, we need to grow
spiritually through Your word. Give us a willing heart and mind to
receive it. We thank you for the knowledge and testimonies of your
prophets in every age. They have strengthened our faith. We thank you
for the Divine Spirit which works in us the desire to know and to do
Your will.
We thank you for the Christ who, with our consent, remakes us into His
image. We thank you that He revealed to us your action and through all
things, and that you want to prosper us in our journey back to you.
We thank you for the great beauty and utility of the earth you have
created for us. You are our only hope for the sick and suffering society
now living upon it. Continue to strengthen us as we spread the “good
news” of Christ’s love and forgiveness to them. We ask for an increase
in the faith of the church and that many needs will soon be met.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. |
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Hymn - It Came Upon the Midnight Clear -
Hymns of the Saints #256 |
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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 thank you, God, for your many blessings; for friends,
family, and those who give particular meaning to our lives. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We confess to you our shortcomings. In your mercy, we ask forgiveness
for things left undone or for things which hurt another. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We ask your blessing for those who are oppressed by poverty, disease,
exploitation, and prejudice. May each of us realize the worth of another
and not add to the distress of anyone. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for the nation of Jordan, their leaders and their people. May
they continue working for peace among themselves and with the world.
Especially bless the children and those who are unable to care for
themselves. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We hold up for your blessing the special
concerns of those gathered here this day. |
| 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 prayers, O God. Today we offer ourselves as instruments of your
peace. Amen. |
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| Sending Forth |
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We will conclude our service today with a 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.
Let us remember to be God's people in our world, thereby making a
positive statement for peace in our time. God will bless us as we seek
to fulfill divine purposes. Amen. |
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