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 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.
 
Scripture Reading: Doctrine and Covenants137:6a Adapted
  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.
 

Prayer for Peace by Betty Gurney, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
  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.
 

Hymn -  Forgive Us Lord - Hymns of the Saints #103
 
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 nations and all peoples, by whatever name you are known, we come before you in praise and thanksgiving.
The People Pray in Silence
  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
  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
  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
  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
  Hear our collective prayers, O God of Peace, that your peace may become the peace of this world. Amen.
 
Sending Forth
  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.
 
Ministry of Music