Daily Prayer for Peace
1:00 p.m.
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Indigenous Peoples of Europe
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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 to this time of worship and prayer. 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.
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 lift 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. |
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| Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:19-20 INT |
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God wanted all perfection to be found in
Christ,
and all things to be reconciled to God through Christ—
everything in heaven and everything on earth—
when Christ made peace by dying on the cross. |
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Prayer for Peace by L. Dean Carper,
Shenandoah, Iowa |
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Dear Lord:
We ask for peace, not as the world knows peace, but for that feeling of
calmness that is always present through your Son, Jesus Christ. For it
is the fear within that we need to overcome in order to face the turmoil
without.
As we face the world with its hunger, wars and hatred, we seek your
assurance that all is well. We know that you are in command and the
purposes of this world are not necessarily yours. But because of our
humanness we have a tendency to fear that which we don't understand.
Grant us therefore that inward tranquility so that the fears of hatred
and injustices will be met with determination and an eye single to your
glory. Amen. |
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Hymn - I Would Be True - Hymns of
the Saints #404 |
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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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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 |
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We confess to you our shortcomings. In your compassion forgive us our
sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone. We pray for the
special needs of those here gathered. Guide us, we humbly ask. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for the victims of hunger, fear, injustice and oppression. Also,
we pray for all who are in danger, who sorrow, are sick or friendless.
Be near to them we ask. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for this community, the nations, and the world, and especially
for the Indigenous Peoples of Europe. May they find the peace they seek
and you’re your comfort in your arms. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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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 |
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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. |
| 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 Ministry of Music. We
invite you to remain in the quiet of this place to pray or meditate for
as long as you may wish.
Now let us go forth and serve. O God, send us to bring your peace and
healing touch. We go in your name. Amen.
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