Greece

Invitation

Good afternoon.  Welcome to this time of worship and prayer for peace.

Each day in this Temple dedicated to the pursuit of peace, reconciliation and healing of the spirit, we pray for peace and uphold one of the nations of the world.

Today we remember the people of Greece in our prayers.  Greece is located in Southern Europe on the Aegean, Mediterranean and Ionian Seas.  It is now both agricultural and industrial, and its cultural history draws many visitors. The economy has been seriously damaged by the global economic crisis, and the country has promised to use tough measures to deal with the high deficit.  Violent protests and instability have resulted from this growing concern.

We unite with brothers and sisters in Greece, and all nations, as we uphold and pursue justice and lasting peace for people of all communities and for all creation.

Scripture Reading
—Philippians 4:9 IV

Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

Prayer for Peace
— Rich Baldwin, Kansas City Missouri, USA

Oh Lord, Our Lord, how majestic is Your Name in all the earth.

Yahweh, Jehovah, Elohim, Adonai, Yeshua, Mashia, Jesus.

We come in Your name seeking the blessing of Shalom.

You are One – make us one – with you – with one another.

Grace our gathering with your Divine Presence.

Teach us to be still – to know.

Teach us to listen – to hear the still small voice.

We come stained, bruised, broken – wash us with Living Water.

We come hungry, thirsty – fill us with Living Bread – New Wine.

Immerse us in the light of Your joy – anoint us with the joy of your light.

Make Your word flesh once again – dwell within, among us.

As it is in heaven – might it become here on earth.

Make the lion and the lamb to lie down with the child within – without.

Leaven us throughout Your creation – redeem the peaceable Kingdom of Zion.

In Your name, name above all names – Lord, Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

Hymn
Jesus, Name above All Names (sing two times) - Sing a New Song #25

Prayers of the People
Please join us now, praying the “Prayers of the People. During the moments of quiet, you are invited to pray silently or meditate.

We have gathered to praise and worship you, O God of Peace. We thank you for the goodness you so generously display in all creation, and pray that we might have the strength and courage to serve as messengers of your true and lasting peace.

The People Pray in Silence

We seek your forgiveness when we have not been loving or compassionate. Teach us of your peace and justice, and help us respond to your guiding spirit.

The People Pray in Silence

We uphold for your blessing of peace and healing the nation and people of Greece.  Guide leaders of all nations in seeking just solutions to the challenges of struggling economies.  May we all partner with community leaders in promoting policies and practices that foster stewardship of all earth’s abundant resources.

The People Pray in Silence

Hear our prayer, O God, as we uphold all who are lonely, who have lost loved ones, who are hungry or have no home or loved ones to give them comfort.  Guide us in being your presence of comfort, peace and healing in the lives of others wherever there is need.

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

In the name of Jesus Christ we pray.  Amen.

Sending Forth

Our service concludes with ministry of music, and you are invited to remain in the quiet of this place and pray or meditate as long as you wish.

As servants of a loving and present God, let us go forth to engage in Christ’s mission of love and peace that is for all persons and all creation.

Ministry of Music