Daily Prayer for Peace
1:00 p.m.
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Laos
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Gathering in Silence
Call to Prayer
Lighting of CandleInvitation |
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Welcome, and thank you for
joining us in worship today in 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 Laos in our prayers. Located in
Southeastern Asia, France did little to develop mountainous, landlocked
Laos during 54 years of colonial rule. Agriculture, mostly subsistence
farming, dominates the economy. One of the few remaining communist
states, the economy is hampered by poor roads, no railroad, and limited
access to electricity. Ongoing reforms allow private ownership of
property and encourage more foreign trade and investment to compensate
for the loss of the former Soviet Union's support of this still
officially communist state. Laos faces severe economic problems: rising
inflation, a growing deficit, falling exports, and few foreign
investments.
Seldom does God shout to get our attention often just a whisper. Let us
listen ever so closely. God is calling ever so urgently. |
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| Scripture Reading: Romans 8:28 INT |
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We know that God makes everything work
together for the good of those who love God and have been called
according to God’s purpose. |
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Prayer for Peace by Guy W. Stewart,
Independence, Missouri |
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Dear Lord, we gather this day to worship you in the name
of Jesus Christ, your Only Begotten Son, our personal savior. Let our
voices be lifted in praise and adoration and may our souls be filled
with joy, for surely we have been blessed through your infinite love and
mercy.
As a result of your many blessings in our lives, Lord, we would humbly
ask you to renew our hearts as servants. Lord, forgive us when we have
taken your blessings for granted and have failed to share them with all
we meet.
Lord, touch our hearts today. May we leave this sanctuary committed to
allowing your fruits of love to come forth and be a blessing to all we
meet along life’s journey.
Through Jesus Christ, the “blessed one” who freely wants to give to all,
we would worship him in the spirit of truth and righteousness, through
love, joy, hope and peace. Amen. |
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Hymn - There Is a Balm in Gilead -
Hymns of the Saints #147 |
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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 pray the continuing ministry of God's Holy Spirit in
Laos will bring justice to their community, and will join the
peacemakers together to build peace. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for courage as we seek the welfare of the city where we live. Be
with our leaders while they plan for our future and solve problems and
issues to create a peaceful city. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for God's forgiveness for those times when we have not been
loving or compassionate. As we seek guidance for peace in our lives, may
God be with us. |
| 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, as we pray for others. In the name of Jesus we
pray. Amen. |
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| Sending Forth |
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Our service will conclude now 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.
Let us go from this house and be peacemakers. It is to this mission that
we have been called. May the God of Peace guide us. |
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| Ministry of Music |
