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

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Gathering in Silence
Call to Prayer
Lighting of Candle

Invitation
  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.
 
Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 INT
  Because you are God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with heartfelt compassion, with kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with one another; forgive whatever grievances you have against one another—forgive in the same way God has forgiven you. Above all else, put on love, which binds the rest together and makes them perfect.

Let Christ’s peace reign in your hearts since, as members of one body, you have been called to that peace. Dedicate yourselves to thankfulness. Let the Word of Christ, rich as it is, dwell in you. Instruct and admonish one another wisely. Sing gratefully to God from your hearts in psalms, hymns and songs of the Spirit. And whatever you do, whether in speech or in action, do it in the name of Jesus our Savior, giving thanks to God through Christ.
 

Prayer for Peace by Mirriam Mann, North Platte, Nebraska

  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.
 

Hymn -  Take Time to Be Holy - Hymns of the Saints #180
 
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.
  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
  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
  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
  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
  We hold up for your blessing the special concerns of those gathered here this day.
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
  Hear our prayers, O God. Today we offer ourselves as instruments of your peace. Amen.
 
Sending Forth
  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.
 
Ministry of Music