Daily Prayer for Peace
1:00 p.m.
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Peru
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Gathering in Silence
Call to Prayer
Lighting of CandleInvitation |
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Welcome today to this sacred
place, and thank you for your gift of presence. 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 Peru in our prayers. Located in
South America, Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean
civilizations, most notably that of the Incas. Today Peru ranks among
the world's top ten producers of silver, copper, lead, and zinc. Its
petroleum industry is one of the world's oldest, and its fisheries are
among the world's richest. After a dozen years of military rule, Peru
returned to democratic leadership in 1980, but experienced economic
problems and the growth of a violent insurgency. The main threat to
domestic stability remains unemployment and poverty, despite Peru's
fast-growing economy.
Let us worship together and lift up an ensign of peace, and make a
proclamation for peace unto the ends of the earth. |
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| Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:19-20 INT |
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God wanted all perfection to be found in
Christ,
and all things to be reconciled to God through Christ—
everything in heaven and everything on earth—when Christ made peace by
dying on the cross. |
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Prayer for Peace by Marge Nilsen, Portland,
Oregon |
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Gracious God,
We come today to this place at this hour in need of your sustaining love
and gift of understanding. Our hearts are wrenched with sorrow and
remorse for our brothers and sisters throughout the world who live in
constant fear and distress of the spirit.
Our arms and hearts especially yearn to hold and comfort the children.
They are such innocent victims of human inhumanity. We struggle to
understand the fearsome power of greed and hate. We feel so helpless and
yet somewhat guilty.
Lord, please see beyond our mere words to the real desires of our hearts
and add the power of your spirit to their intent. We would be open to
the guidance of your spirit. We would be instruments of peace and
redemption in this wonderful world you have given us.
In Christ's name we pray, Amen. |
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Hymn - My Faith Looks Up to Thee -
Hymns of the Saints#143 |
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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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God of all that is, all that ever was, and all that
shall come to be: We praise you for your presence in our lives and your
blessing of salvation. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We give thanks for this time of remembering your goodness, your loving
care, your guidance and your plan for all your creation to be at peace. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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Forgive us when we have not remembered and have been guilty of actions
and thoughts that did not promote peace. We do desire to be your people
of peace. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for Peru, its leaders and people. May they know peace, and may
they respect their neighbors as they respect themselves. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for those gathered here this day. Guide us and direct us as we
seek to do your will. |
| 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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With God’s blessing, go in peace and strive always to erase injustice.
Amen. |
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| Sending Forth |
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We will now conclude our service for today with 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.
Now, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace, and the God of
love and peace shall be with you. |
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| Ministry of Music |
