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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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. In addition, each day we pray for a
different country.
Today we will hold up the people of France in our prayers. France is
located on the west coast of Europe, across the English Channel from
Great Britain. During the 20th century, France was presided over by a
series of high-profile individuals: Charles de Gaulle, François
Mitterand, and Jacques Chirac, who presided over an unlikely alliance
between the socialists, communists, and Greens, and currently
conservative Nicolas Sarkozy, elected in May 2007. High on his list of
priorities is rebuilding the Franco-American relationship—damaged by
France’s unreserved opposition to the Iraq War—and reinvigorating the
French role in Europe.
We have come from our daily lives to pray that the light of peace will
heal the dark places of the earth. Let us worship as one and thereby be
the light we are called to be. |
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| Scripture Reading: Doctrine and Covenants 156:5a |
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The temple shall be dedicated to the
pursuit of peace. It shall be for reconciliation and for healing of the
spirit. |
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Prayer for Peace by Linda Mountenay,
Independence, Missouri |
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Creator God,
We come as a community aware of your presence which unites us and
thankful for your Spirit which makes us one.
As we anticipate your guidance and prepare for your participation in our
work, may all we do demonstrate our faith in the possibility of the
peaceable kingdom.
May we be enthused with the message that war and death hold no permanent
dominion over us because of your sacrificial lamb.
May we increase our witness so that peace in our heart spills out into
the world. May we have the courage to speak out against war; and may our
faith be rewarded by the support of peacemakers everywhere.
Our trust is in you and your ways. We know it will happen. Yea,
Lord...we believe! |
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Hymn - Lord, Thy Church on Earth Is Seeking
- Hymns of the Saints #438 |
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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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In peace we pray to you, Lord God. For all people in
their daily life and work; for our families, friends, and neighbors, and
for those who are alone. We pray for this community, the nations, and
the world. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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Today we remember especially your people in France, and for all who work
for justice, freedom and peace in that country. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We also pray for the just and proper use of your creation; for the
victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. We pray for all who
are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; for those who minister to
the sick, the friendless, and the needy. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for the special needs and concerns of those gathered here. Hear
our petitions and fit a blessing to our needs we humbly pray. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We confess to you our shortcomings; in your
compassion forgive us our sins, and guide us to be better peacemakers.
Teach us of your peace. |
| 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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May we be at peace and may we be engaged in peacemaking is our earnest
prayer. Amen. |
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| Sending Forth |
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We will 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.
Go now, in peace, in love and in understanding of what it means to live
in peace. Amen. |
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| Ministry of Music |
