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
  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.
 
Scripture Reading: Psalm 37:11 IV
  The meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
 

Prayer for Peace by Jennifer Baker, San Jose, California
  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.
 

Hymn -  We Would See Jesus - Hymns of the Saints #217
 
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.
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  May your name be praised in all the earth and nations. Amen.
 
Sending Forth
  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.
 
Ministry of Music