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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We greet you in the name of the
Prince of Peace who calls us to worship. Thank you for sharing the gift
of presence with us. 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 Micronesia in our prayers. An
island group in the North Pacific Ocean, the Federated States of
Micronesia, attained independence in 1986 under a Compact of Free
Association with the United States. Present concerns include large-scale
unemployment, over fishing, and over dependence on aid from the United
States. Micronesian societies are made up of clan groupings, with
descent traced through the mother. The head clan on each island can
trace its lineage back to the island's original settlers. Most
households include grandparents, cousins, children as well as adopted
members.
We greet you in the name of God who is the giver of all. It is the
creator of light and goodness that we worship and praise today as we
pray for peace in our world. |
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| Scripture Reading: Doctrine and Covenants 161:2b |
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Fulfill the purposes of the Temple by
making its ministries manifest in your hearts. It was built from your
sacrifices and searching over many generations. Let it stand as a
towering symbol of a people who knew injustice and strife on the
frontier and who now seek the peace of Jesus Christ throughout the
world. |
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Prayer for Peace by Ms. Jimmie L. Radliff,
Spring, Texas |
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Almighty God of all,
Through the cleansing power
of Thy pardon and love,
we seek to serve Thee.
Help us strengthen our limbs, our wits,
our tools and temporal means
for this service.
In the face of hate and violence,
help us to be the smile of love
and the strength of meekness.
In the face of physical hunger
and helpless thirst for wisdom,
may we be tears of compassion,
providers of sustenance,
and the teachers of Thy laws.
In the face of hopelessness and apathy,
challenge us to joyful demonstration
of Kingdom living.
Through the power of the Prince of Peace, we pray. Amen. |
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Hymn - Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive
- Hymns of the Saints #108 |
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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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O God of peace, we praise you and give thanks for your
gentle, guiding calm in our lives. Forgive us of our sinful ways, and
lead us into the path of peace |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We give thanks for safety, food, shelter, and the support of loving
friends and family. We pray that we may recognize those who do not have
these necessities in their lives, and learn to share your goodness. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We ask your watch care and blessing for the people of the Micronesia.
Continue to bless their activities to foster peace in all the world we
ask. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We also ask your blessing and help for the concerns of people gathered
here today. Hear us we pray. |
| 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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We conclude our service today with Meditation Music.
Please leave quietly or feel free to remain in this place to pray or
meditate in the quiet for as long as you may wish.
Let us hold our tongues when it would hurt another. Let us reserve
judgement when our own selfish interests would prevail. Let us promote
justice among our families, our communities, all nations, and peoples of
the earth. The God of light and knowledge will bless our efforts. Let us
become peacemakers. |
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| Ministry of Music |
