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 remember the people of Antigua and Barbuda in our prayers.
Islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, Antigua
and Barbuda became an independent state within the British Commonwealth
of Nations in 1981. Antigua is the wealthiest while Barbuda works to
balance resort development with protection of its wildlife.
As we light our candle, may its flame cause us to open our minds, and
challenge us to new avenues of peace as we worship together. |
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| Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 37:26-27 NIV |
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I will make a covenant of peace with them;
it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish them and increase
their numbers, and I will put my sanctuary among them forever. My
dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be
my people. |
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Prayer for Peace by Barbara L. Beal, Blue
Springs, Missouri |
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O Lord of all creation,
We meet you in this sacred time to express the yearning in our hearts
for peace.
Enfold each of us with your mantel of great inner calm as we live in an
age of confusion.
Show us the real and lasting truths of your peace that we may share with
others.
There is a great concern that all might be treated with humanity, as
individuals, as equals.
Grant that we may choose the best paths to alleviate this suffering.
May we seek out and acknowledge the divine in every creature of your
world.
Give us the discerning wisdom to leave open areas in our hearts for our
differences.
Teach us tolerance.
Help us to always uphold the image of Jesus Christ, your Son, in whose
name we pray. Amen. |
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Hymn - All Are Called - By Request
#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 thank you, God, for all the blessings of this life.
We thank you 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 compassion forgive our sins,
known and unknown, things done or left undone. Let us pray now for the
special concerns and needs of those gathered here this day. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for the nations of the world, and in particular on this day the
nation and the people of Antigua and Barbuda. May we all seek and know
you peace. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for all who are oppressed by poverty, disease, exploitation,
prejudice, and those who are in any other way denied their full worth as
your children. Open our eyes so that we will see our responsibilities
and be able to respond lovingly. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for the just and equitable use of the resources of your earth.
May all humanity exercise wise stewardship over everything in their
care. |
| 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. Today we offer ourselves as instruments of your
peace. 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 in the quiet of this place to pray or meditate
for as long as you may wish.
As we leave this time of worship, let us remember whose we are, and who
we follow in our search for lasting peace in our time. Go in peace. |
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| Ministry of Music |
