O God, source of all life, you raised Jesus from the dead and gave us the Spirit of his resurrection. Unbind your church from sin and the fear of death. Set us free to praise you with grateful hearts and to serve the world in Jesus’ name, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Read MorePray that, without boasting or fear, we will speak God’s wisdom and truth to all people in every place and circumstance.
Read MoreO Light Unseen, O Love unknown, O Life unending, your Word came as one among us to draw us to your loving heart and give us your abundant life. Pour out upon your wounded world grace upon grace through your Beloved, Jesus Christ, our Light and our Salvation. Amen.
Read MorePray that God will energize and sustain our ecumenical and inter religious work, advocacy and prayers to prevent gun violence, and to respond to people and communities affected by this violence with support, care and concern for as long as they are needed.
Read MoreAlmighty and all-merciful God, for freedom you have set us free from every power that would enslave us. Create in us the heart of a servant and bind us to our neighbors with the love of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Read MoreWe uplift in prayers the congregation of Alleluia Lutheran Church in Phoenix.
Read MorePray for all those engaged in the ELCA Churchwide Assembly as they work together, with the Holy Spirit in their midst, to make decisions that will help guide the work and mission of our church now and in the future.
Read MoreGlorious God, through the waters of the sea you led your people from slavery to freedom. Through the waters of baptism you bring us with Christ from death into life. Roll away the stone of our fear and doubt that we may sing your praise and dance to your glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and our Song. Amen.
Read MoreAsk the Holy Spirit to dwell in us and to inspire us as people of faith, transformed by the love of God we experience in Jesus Christ; ask that we might rid ourselves of greed, impurity, anger, hatred, lies and abusive language and instead reflect the image of our creator.
Read MoreO God, the giver of every good gift, you set before us the feast of gladness. Gather your fractured human family, welcome us in our weakness, feed us with your mercy, and clothe us with life itself: Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Read MoreWe pray for the congregation of Saved by Grace Lutheran Church in Pahrump, NV, including Pastor John Biggs, Church Secretary Kristi, and Church Organist Debbie.
Read MoreELCA Churchwide Assembly: Pray for voting members, leaders, pastors and guests gathered in Milwaukee for the 2019 Churchwide Assembly: “We are church.” Pray that the Spirit will guide and energize their spiritual discernment, discussions and decisions, on behalf of the entire church, about how we can do God’s work in the world — together.
Read MoreAsk God to grant us the wisdom and humility to understand that our true identity and value lie not in earthly possessions, property, financial assets or positions of power and influence but in a life and faith centered in God’s love, word and ways.
Read MoreLet us pray for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and its members who gather this week in its Churchwide Assembly. Inspire the celebration of God’s varied works throughout the church. Instill your peace in the midst of the work you have called us to and the deliberations that will take place. Shape the work of the church according to your will for the whole world.
Read MoreLift up in prayer farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers who have been adversely impacted by this year’s heavy rains, persistent flooding and, in some regions, heat and drought. Pray that they will find the support and assistance they need, be able to maintain their livelihoods, and be encouraged by our gratitude and awareness of how their work helps sustain and feed the world.
Read MoreJune 30 marked the successful completion of Always Being Made New: The Campaign for the ELCA. Give thanks to God for the generosity of ELCA members and congregations, which makes a difference in the lives of people around the world; pray that we continue to grow and support ministries that serve our neighbor, share the gospel, equip leaders and grow the church.
Read MoreWe uplift in prayer All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix as they bring people the good news of God’s love in Jesus Christ. We pray for the congregation and leadership and staff: Pastor Dan Hoeger; Director of Worship and Music Jerry Gunderson; Director of Children and Youth Education Joe Schwartz; Website Administrator Tammy Follensbee; Pastor for Intergenerational Ministry Kristin Rice; Director of Senior Ministries Maritta Fink; Director of Children’s Music Betty Erickson; Grief Support, Carole Becker; Parish Administrator Shari Clark; Publications Administrator Christy Wirsig; Worship and Adult Education Coordinator Donald Wade. We pray for their church council: Jerry Hugo, Council President; Ben Blixt, Vice President; Karen Rasmussen, Treasurer; Nance Wabshaw, Secretary; Courtney Krueger, Recording Secretary; Kristin Boorse, Dave Cech, Lenore Little , Jon Nelson, Bob Richardson, and Johnny Edwards, Youth Representative.
Read MoreWe pray for the people of American Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ, including Pastor Kim R. Taylor, Parish Administrator Debbie Keen, and Custodians Tiffany Keen and Melissa Carpenter.
Read MoreO God, our beginning and our end, you kept Abraham and Sarah in safety throughout the days of their pilgrimage, you led the children of Israel through the midst of the sea, and by a start you led the magi to the infant Jesus. Protect and guide us now as we set out to travel. Make the ways safe and the homecomings joyful for those traveling to the Churchwide Assembly and bring us all at last to our heavenly home, where you dwell in glory with our Lord Jesus Christ and the life-giving Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Read MoreGive thanks for the 12 young-adult summer interns serving in the ELCA churchwide office, who are helping our church carry out its mission through sharing generously of their gifts, skills and faith.
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