Daily Prayer for Peace
1:00 p.m.
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Maldives
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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 sharing your gift of presence in this worship.
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 Maldives in our prayers. Maldives
is located in southern Asia, and is a group of 19 clusters of coral
islands in the Indian Ocean.
Long under Arab influence, and a British colony 1887-1965, the Maldives
became independent in 1965, and proclaimed itself a republic in 1968.
Their economy depends on fishing, tourism, and tropical fruits for
income.
As we reflect on the history that led to creation of this building on
this piece of ground, let us consider the temple we are building in our
souls. |
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| Scripture Reading: Psalm 85:8, 10-13 IP |
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I will listen to what you have to say,
Adonai—a voice that speaks of peace,
Love and faithfulness have met; justice and peace have embraced.
Fidelity will sprout from the earth and justice will lean down from
heaven.
Our God will give us what is good, and our land will yield its harvest.
Justice will march before you, Adonai, and peace will prepare the way
for your steps. |
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Prayer for Peace by Ray Hogue, Joplin,
Missouri |
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O Lord, let us sense peace in the beauty of our worship.
Let us speak peace in our interpersonal relationships.
Let us hear peace in the midst of confusion.
Let us feel peace when we are touched by your Holy Spirit.
Let us hope for peace in the seas of hopelessness.
Let us sue for peace in the humane treatment of our little ones.
Let us respect peace in the wise lives of our elders.
Let us affirm peace as we accept the struggles of our youth.
Let us honor peace by being ethical persons in all walks of life.
Lord, let us follow peace to whatever person, situation or cross it
leads us.
In the name of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, we pray. Amen. |
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Hymn - Beloved Community of God -
Hymns of the Saints #414 |
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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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It is a most wonderful feeling to hear "make yourself at
home." It is beyond human telling when it is God who welcomes us with
these heartwarming words, "Make yourself at home." God loves you and
invites you to share this time with Him. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for forgiveness for the times we have ignored the injustice
around us, stood by and and allowed others to suffer. Give us hearts
with which to love, and inspire us to reach out to others. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We look forward to the day when all peoples are free from injustice and
persecution. Help us to be instruments of change; to offer hope to those
who are less fortunate, to offer comfort and aid to those who are
helpless, and to work in our homes and communities to further the cause
of equality. Help us to remember that we are all parts of the same
family, all deserving of love and respect. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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This day we pray for the country of Maldives. May the people and their
leaders learn to know and teach 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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Gracious God, our words seldom truly express our heart's desires. There
is a feeling that just beyond our words lies a truer expression of our
prayers. Hear that prayer, O God, and help us to discipline our hearts
and our minds that our prayers come ever closer to expressing your will.
Amen. |
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| Sending Forth |
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We conclude our service today with Ministry of Music.
You are invited to remain to pray or meditate in the quiet of this place
for as long as you may wish.
Just as the woman in the crowd was healed when she touched the hem of
Jesus' garment, may people be healed as they touch you. Go and heal, in
Jesus' name. So shall you be healed. Amen. |
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| Ministry of Music |
