Daily Prayer for Peace
1:00 p.m.
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Indigenous Peoples of Europe
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Gathering in Silence
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Welcome today to this time of
prayer for peace. Each day in the Temple, dedicated to the pursuit of
peace, we pray to God for peace in our world. In addition, each day we
usually pray for a different country.
But today we will remember the Indigenous People of Europe. Among
others, this includes the Basque, Romany, Saami, Livonian, and Chukchi
peoples. They were the first inhabitants of Europe wherever they may
reside. Very often they were driven from their homes to make way for
civilization. Lives were shattered and cultures were lost. We remember
them today and hold them to heaven for God’s healing.
We come to this sacred place today to consider the needs of the world,
our country, communities and homes. Be still and let the Spirit of Peace
envelop your mind as you worship with us. Thank you for your presence. |
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| Scripture Reading: Romans 12:1-5 |
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Sisters and brothers, I beg you through the
mercy of God to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and
acceptable to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Don’t conform
yourselves to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your minds,
so that you can judge what God’s will is—what is good, pleasing and
perfect. In light of the grace I have from God, I urge each of you not
to exaggerate your own importance. Each of you must judge yourself
soberly by the standard of faith God has given you. Just as each of us
has one body with many members—and these members don’t have the same
function – so all of us, in union with Christ, form one body. And as
members of that one body, we belong to each other. |
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Prayer for Peace by Jewell Holmes Bolton,
Independence, Missouri |
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Dear Heavenly Parent,
We thank you for being there for us. We sense your presence in our work,
in our homes, in our relationships, and in our inner self. When there is
turmoil in our lives help us trust in your faithful presence to give
direction. And when there is peace in our days may we remember to share
our love with another who may need support.
As we worship in this place, help our hearts uncover the small blessings
that abound in our lives. Help us believe the glimpses of forgiveness
and compassion you extend to us. May we be open to your transforming
spirit and let grace abound in our lives. And let us remember to let
hope be our rock of renewal.
In the name of Jesus we ask this blessing. Amen. |
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Hymn - Song of Shalom - Sing for Peace #40 |
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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 give thanks to you, Lord God, and praise your mighty
works of peace. We thank you for our many blessings this day and pray
that your Holy Spirit will be with us as we seek to know and do your
will. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We confess to you our shortcomings. In your compassion forgive us our
sins, known and unknown. We pray for the special needs of those here
gathered. Guide us, we humbly ask. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for the Indigenous Peoples of Europe. Be with them as they
struggle to reconcile themselves with the modern world and the ways of
the people who inhabit the land. Help us to embrace the diversity
offered to us by all peoples. Help us to learn ways of peaceful
existence with each other. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for all people in their daily life and work: for our families,
friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. We pray for peace
and unity among the leaders of religions and nations and for all who
work for justice, freedom, and peace. |
| 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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In the name of the Prince of Peace, we pray. Amen |
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| Sending Forth |
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Our service will conclude with Ministry of Music. We
invite you to remain in the quiet of this place and pray or meditate for
as long as you may wish.
We will go forth and serve, O God. Send us to bring your peace and
healing touch. We go now in your name. Amen. |
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| Ministry of Music |
