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

Indigenous Peoples of Europe

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Gathering in Silence
Call to Prayer
Lighting of Candle

Invitation
  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.
 
Scripture Reading: Romans 12:1-5
  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.
 

Prayer for Peace by Jewell Holmes Bolton, Independence, Missouri
  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.
 

Hymn - Song of Shalom - Sing for Peace #40
 
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 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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  In the name of the Prince of Peace, we pray. Amen
 
Sending Forth
  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.
 
Ministry of Music