Daily Prayer for Peace
1:00 p.m.
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Gathering in Silence
Call to Prayer
Lighting of CandleInvitation |
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Welcome to this sacred place,
and we are so grateful that you came to pray with us today. 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 Iceland in our prayers. Located in
northern Europe, Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning
legislative assembly, established in 930.
Iceland is one of several countries with a 100 percent literacy rate and
one of the longest life expectancies. Almost all of Iceland's
electricity and heating come from hydroelectric power and geothermal
water reserves. In recent years, Iceland's economy has looked shaky:
fishing quotas have been cut back, unemployment has risen and the króna
devalued. Clashes between environmental organizations and the Icelandic
whaling industry, which split from the International Whaling Commission
in 1992, are continuing.
Let us unite as one to pray for peace in our time and for our day. |
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| Scripture Reading: Psalm 37:11 IV |
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The meek shall inherit the earth; and shall
delight themselves in the abundance of peace. |
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Prayer for Peace by Jennifer Baker, San Jose,
California |
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Our Heavenly Parent-
Your soft voice, like the breeze that touches our faces, stirs our souls
to become a light that shines as an ensign for others.
As cultures cry for unity, your voice becomes an exhilarating force,
calling us to consummate peace among ourselves, our neighbors, and our
families, so that we, as Christians can give the gift of peace to others
no matter how far or near they may be.
Stir in us Lord, a vision, of hope renewed, of faith holding strong, of
a peace close within us; thereby granting us an amazing grace, to pull
towards that vision and announce that goal with the sound of trumpets
behind us.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. |
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Hymn - We Would See Jesus - Hymns of
the Saints #217 |
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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 creation we praise you. We give thanks for
this time of remembering your goodness, your loving care, your guidance
and your plan for 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. Guide us we pray. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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This day, O God, we remember Iceland and its people who struggle daily
for peace and acceptance and justice. Please be with the peacemakers as
they further the cause of peace. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We would also remember the cares and concerns of those gathered here
this day. Fit a blessing to our needs, we humbly pray. |
| 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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May your name be praised in all the earth and nations. Amen. |
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| Sending Forth |
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We conclude our service today with Ministry of Music. We
invite you to leave quietly or remain to pray or meditate for as long as
you wish.
As we leave this place, may the Lord bless you and keep you, may the
Lord make his face to shine upon you and give you peace. Amen. |
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