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 today to this sacred
place, and thank you for your gift of presence. 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 Malta in our prayers. Located in
southern Europe, the island staunchly supported the United Kingdom
through both World Wars and remained in the Commonwealth when it became
independent in 1964. A decade later Malta, became a republic. In recent
years, the Maltese achieved considerable prosperity, thanks largely to
tourism - every summer the Maltese population triple due to an influx of
tourists - but the island nation is also increasingly benefiting from
trade and light industries. On the 1st of May,2004, Malta became the
smallest of ten countries to attain membership of the European Union.
Malta is noted for its fine crafts - particularly its handmade lace,
handwoven fabrics, blown glass and silver filigree. Folk traditions in
music are very strong, and Malta holds a folksong competition every
year.
As we gaze upon our candle of peace, let us think upon those times when
knowledge and faith have overcome ignorance and delusion. As we worship
together, let us praise the creator of light and understanding. |
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| Scripture Reading: Doctrine and Covenants137:6a
Adapted |
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Let the church be admonished that the times
are portentous and demand faithful adherence to the faith and the work
of the church, that humankind may be blessed by and find peace in those
religiously social reforms and relationships which have been divinely
imposed as a great task of achievement. |
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Prayer for Peace by Betty Gurney, Victoria,
British Columbia, Canada |
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Our heavenly Father - Creator and Sustainer of the
universe, we come to you this morning with praise and thanksgiving for
your love. We feel sadness when we see the suffering of those who do not
know peace in their lives or in their countries, but know that your
sadness is much deeper than our own.
At this time and in this place we pray for peace. We pray that where
there is hatred it will be replaced with love; that where there is
violence it will be replaced with compassion; that where there is
insecurity it will be replaced with security; that where there is
ignorance it will be replaced with knowledge; that where there is fear
it will be replaced with peace.
We pray for that peace which begins with each individual and grows and
develops and spreads from person to family, from family to community,
from community to country, and on throughout the world.
In places where peace seems a far distant dream, we pray that somehow
each person involved with another's well-being will hear your voice and
allow your compassion to influence their actions. We pray that in one
small corner some good will be done that will give hope for future
peace.
We pray that the Christian community will be faithful in prayer,
honorable in action, peaceful in attitude, and devoted in their
commitment to discipleship.
In the name of Jesus, Amen. |
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Hymn - Forgive Us Lord - Hymns of
the Saints #103 |
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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 nations and all peoples, by whatever name you
are known, we come before you in praise and thanksgiving. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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Forgive our sins of selfishness and pride, we humbly ask. Guide us into
the joy of being, and the desire of joyful peace for all peoples. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray particularly for the people of Malta this day. May we learn from
them to promote peace. May all people know that you are the God of all
nations. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for the concerns of those gathered here today. Great God, we
would also ask for your guidance as we try to live by your standards of
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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Hear our collective prayers, O God of Peace, that your peace may become
the peace of this world. Amen. |
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| Sending Forth |
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We conclude our service for 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.
Now may the God of all nations, kindreds, and peoples, guard you and
keep you to fulfill your desires to be a people of peace. Let us go
forth and share Christ’s peace in our world. |
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| Ministry of Music |
