Read Lutheran Disaster Response’s update on this situation, the worst weather-related disaster ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere. Please pray for the communities who are impacted by Cyclones Idai and Kenneth. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need. Pray that God will comfort those who mourn the loss of loved ones and strength to those who are delivering aid and rescue.
Read MoreWe pray for Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Goodyear, Arizona, and uplift Reverend Dr. Jeffery S. Gallen, Senior Pastor, Renee Gearheart, Office Manager, and Miloy Canete in Worship and Music.
Read MoreThrough our prayers, we lift up Tanque Verde Lutheran Church in Tucson, Arizona. We pray for Pastors Josh Auchenbach and Stephen Hilding, and the support staff: Aviry Christy, Director of Family Ministry; Lars Andersen, Organist; Alexis Burrows, Worship Leader; Daniel Ford, Custodian; Debbie Irby, Director of Preschool & Kindergarten; Brenda Jordan, Bookkeeper; Veanne Lupia, Parish Administrator; Sherri McClellan, Worship Leader; Joe Paugh, Business & Facilities Manager; Danielle Rowland, Nursery Supervisor; Vivian Wilsdon, Handbells; and Jennifer Wortman, Choir Director.
Read MoreThese petitions are offered as guides to prayer for the global, social and outreach ministries of the ELCA, as well as for the needs and circumstances of our neighbors, communities and world. Thank you for your continued prayers for the life and mission of this church. Download a Word doc, or PDF for letter size printout or legal size printout, or read on the GCS news blog.
Read MoreWe uplift the congregation of Faith Lutheran Church in Phoenix, Arizona, and its staff: Rev. Lara Forbes; Deedee Ursin, Office Administrator; Dr. Craig Westendorf, Director of Music; Dennis Hart, Sexton; Benjamin Olmedo, Custodian; and Deana Cortes, Acting Preschool Director.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastor Brian Weinberger and the congregation of Grace Lutheran Church in Kingman, Arizona, as they reach out to others with the love of Jesus Christ and grow together in discipleship through the life-transforming power of the Gospel.
Read MorePrayers for retired Pastor Phil Petrasek, his wife Linda and their family as he suffers with failing health and a move to hospice care.
Read MoreWe uplift in prayer Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria, Arizona, as they share Christ with the world and grow disciples for Jesus. We pray for Pastor Al Cassel and the admin staff of Peace: Lesley Moosman, Parish Administration; Michelle Stadler, Secretary/Receptionist; Randy Vossler, Facilities Manager; Rita Mae Schaefer, Office Manager; and Sue Behrens, Bookkeeper.
Read MoreWe pray for the congregation of Desert Hills Lutheran Church in Green Valley, Arizona, and their pastors, Rev. Dr. Martin Overson and Rev. Ken Nyhusmoen, as they celebrate grace, make disciples, and make a difference.
Read MoreWe pray for the family of Pastor Lowell Nelson, American Lutheran, Sun City as he grieves the death of his father, Pastor Benard Nelson (on the Nebraska Synod Retired Roster). Pastor Nelson April 11 in Carmel, IN. The funeral will be in Fremont, NE on Friday, April 26.
Read MoreThe Lutheran Campus Ministry Board at the University of Arizona is pleased and happy to announce that the Grand Canyon Synod has called the Rev. Rebecca Boardman as the new Campus Pastor at the U of A. Rebecca will be relocating to Tucson in early June and plans to join us at the synod assembly. Please keep Pastor Rebecca and the LCM at U of A in your prayers as we continue the transition into this new era of ministry.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastor Tim Wright, Community of Grace Lutheran Church, Peoria, as he recovers from a bike accident and begins a journey of rehabilitation.
Read MoreWe uplift the congregation of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler, Arizona, as they welcome all to worship, grow and serve. We pray for the Holy Trinity staff: Pastor Christine Stoxen; Charles Zoll, Music Director; Judi Carle, Office Manager; Luis Ochoa, youth ministry; and Caring Ministries Pastor Bernie Carl.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastor Kristin Rice from All Saints, Phoenix, as her father continues to recover well from a heart attack he suffered two weeks ago.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastor Sharon Brown and the people of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, in Clarkdale, Arizona, as they reach out with JOY to nurture all people with the faith, love, and hope of Jesus Christ.
Read MoreWe lift up the family of Kay Nelson, wife of retired pastor Jerry Nelson. Kay passed away during the night of Friday, April 5 – Saturday April 6.
Her funeral is 11:00 am, Saturday, April 13, at Lord of Life, Sun City West.
Read MoreWe uplift Synod Council Vice President Paul Gryniewicz in prayer as he heals from surgery.
Read MorePrayers for Pastors Steve Beyer and Kim Sterner and the people of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West, as they are called by God to be a people of salt and light, working together to bring hope and wholeness to all as Jesus did. Retirement is not their mindset, but rather rejuvenation and transformation.
Read MoreWe lift up the work of Pastor Mary Louise Frenchman and all who help Native American Urban Ministry fulfill its mission: to be a ministry to Urban Native Americans who worship God and believe in their own culture & spirituality; to introduce Christianity to Native Americans who may be curious about it; to provide a healing to Natives that may have been hurt by Christianity in the past.
Read MoreIn our prayers, we give thanks for and uplift Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
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