Daily Prayer for Peace
Daily Prayer for Peace
1:00 p.m.

Map of Argentina

Flag of Argentina
Argentina

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Gathering in Silence
Call to Prayer
Lighting of Candle

Invitation
  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 Argentina in our prayers. Argentina is located in South America. During the 20th century, Argentina has experienced weak civilian rule and economic failure, leading to a military coup which paved the way for Juan Perón to take power as a dictator. After his death, Argentina suffered under military rule during which up to 30,000 people “disappeared.” Economic problems continue to be a significant issue for Argentina, as does ownership of the Falkland Islands, the cause of a war between Argentina and Great Britain.

June 26 is set aside by the United Nations as the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The Day aims at the eradication of torture and the effective functioning of the 1984 Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, which entered into force on 26 June 1987.

We greet you in the name of God who is the giver of all. It is the creator of light and goodness that we worship and praise today as we pray for peace in our world.
 
Scripture Reading: Luke 6:36 INT
  Be compassionate, as your loving God is compassionate.
 

Prayer for Peace by Ms. Jimmie L. Radliff, Spring, Texas
  Almighty God of all,

Through the cleansing power
of Thy pardon and love,
we seek to serve Thee.
Help us strengthen our limbs, our wits,
our tools and temporal means
for this service.

In the face of hate and violence,
help us to be the smile of love
and the strength of meekness.
In the face of physical hunger
and helpless thirst for wisdom,
may we be tears of compassion,
providers of sustenance,
and the teachers of Thy laws.
In the face of hopelessness and apathy,
challenge us to joyful demonstration
of Kingdom living.

Through the power of the Prince of Peace, we pray. Amen.
 

Hymn -  We Thank Thee, God, for Eyes to See - Hymns of the Saints #465
 
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.
  Let us join in a common confession of our sins. For the arrogance of our pride of race, of nation, and of class, by which we put down others not of our kind and thus break the community of the human family, in defiance of your will, we ask forgiveness.
The People Pray in Silence
  We ask your watch care and blessing for the people of Argentina. Continue to be with the peacemakers and bless their activities to foster peace in all the world we ask.
The People Pray in Silence
  On this day as we remember those who have been victims of torture. We pray that they may be healed of the pain and loss they have experienced. We pray also for the aggressors that they may be healed by your forgiveness.
The People Pray in Silence
  We also ask your blessing and help for the concerns of people gathered here today. Hear us we pray.
The People Pray in Silence
  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
  We pray in the name of the Prince of Peace. Amen.
 
Sending Forth
  We conclude our service today with Ministry of Music. Feel free to remain to pray or meditate in the quiet of this place for as long as you may wish.

Let us hold our tongues when it would hurt another. Let us reserve judgement when our own selfish interests would prevail. Let us promote justice among our families, our communities, all nations, and peoples of the earth. The God of light and knowledge will bless our efforts. Let us go in peace.
 
Ministry of Music