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

Map of Laos

Flag of Laos
Laos

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Gathering in Silence
Call to Prayer
Lighting of Candle

Invitation
  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.
 
Scripture Reading: Romans 8:28 INT
  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.
 

Prayer for Peace by Guy W. Stewart, Independence, Missouri
  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.
 

Hymn -  There Is a Balm in Gilead - Hymns of the Saints #147
 
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 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
  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
  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
  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 prayer, O God, as we pray for others. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
 
Sending Forth
  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.
 
Ministry of Music