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12/5/2019 Prayer: Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem

12/5/2019 Prayer: Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem

Remember in prayer Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) and the other hospitals in East Jerusalem. AVH is owned and operated by the Lutheran World Federation and supported by several of its member churches, including the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Pray that our government will restore funding vital to the safe and effective operation of the East Jerusalem hospitals as soon as possible so that patients — especially children, who are particularly at risk — will continue to receive the treatment and care they need.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardDecember 5, 2019Daily PrayerComment

Prayers for Celebration Lutheran, Peoria, AZ

Prayers for Celebration Lutheran, Peoria, AZ

We pray for the congregation of Celebration Lutheran Church in Peoria, AZ, which exists to share and embrace God’s life-changing grace. We lift up Pastor David M. Sivecz, Event and Administrative Coordinator Cristina Ramos, Music Director Randy Badsgard, Custodian Lora McDermitt, and Agape Preschool Director Tori Preston.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardDecember 4, 2019Celebration Peoria, Cactus ConferenceComment

12/4/2019 Prayer: Rise and shine

12/4/2019 Prayer: Rise and shine

Pray that we awake each day, putting on Jesus Christ and shining as a light in the world, a brilliant light that shines with good news, love, justice, compassion and peace.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardDecember 4, 2019Daily PrayerComment

12/3/2019 Prayer: Giving Tuesday

12/3/2019 Prayer: Giving Tuesday

Pause each day to reflect prayerfully on the symbols, traditions and practices — ancient and new — that we see and experience throughout Advent and Christmas. Give thanks for everything that centers our attention on the good news of Jesus Christ, deepens our faith as loved and redeemed children of God, and inspires and guides our baptismal journey.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardDecember 3, 2019Daily PrayerComment

Prayers for Open Space Church, Tucson

Prayers for Open Space Church, Tucson

We pray for Pastor Lars Hammar and the ministry of Open Space Church in Tucson, a community of faith, a congregation of people exploring faith through worship, fellowship, Bible study, music, and prayer.

Prayers, Kino ConferenceBrian FlatgardDecember 2, 2019Open SpaceComment

12/2/2019 Prayer: Experiencing Advent and Christmas

12/2/2019 Prayer: Experiencing Advent and Christmas

Pause each day to reflect prayerfully on the symbols, traditions and practices — ancient and new — that we see and experience throughout Advent and Christmas. Give thanks for everything that centers our attention on the good news of Jesus Christ, deepens our faith as loved and redeemed children of God, and inspires and guides our baptismal journey.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardDecember 2, 2019Daily PrayerComment

12/1/2019 Prayer: First Sunday of Advent

12/1/2019 Prayer: First Sunday of Advent

Lift up prayers of thanks and praise for this season of anticipation, remembrance and celebration of Jesus Christ — God’s awesome gift of love and redemption for all humanity.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardDecember 1, 2019Daily PrayerComment

11/30/19 Prayer: The light of new life in Jesus Christ

11/30/19 Prayer: The light of new life in Jesus Christ

Give thanks to God for rescuing us from the power of darkness and bringing us into the light of new life in Jesus Christ — our Lord and savior, head of our church and the one who has reconciled us to God.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardNovember 30, 2019Daily PrayerComment

11/29/19 Prayer: “Black Friday”

11/29/19 Prayer: “Black Friday”

On “Black Friday” — a day of sales, buying and consumption — take time to reflect prayerfully on the difference between wants and needs, on generosity toward our neighbors, on stewardship of wealth and abundance, on everything God has entrusted to us, and on our true identity as children of God who are loved, forgiven and granted a new vision of life.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardNovember 29, 2019Daily PrayerComment

11/28/19 Prayer: Thanksgiving Day

11/28/19 Prayer: Thanksgiving Day

Give thanks for the abundant resources God has entrusted to us, and for family, friends and other people who bless and enrich our lives. Give thanks that the spirit of God is generous, compassionate and fair, and that our unique gifts and abilities are brought together in the body of Christ for the sake of the world, especially those in need who have been neglected.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardNovember 28, 2019Daily PrayerComment

December 2019 Daily Prayer Ventures

December 2019 Daily Prayer Ventures

These 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 view the ELCA resource page.

ELCA, Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardNovember 27, 2019Comment

Prayers for Queen Valley Lutheran Church

Prayers for Queen Valley Lutheran Church

We lift up in prayer the congregation of Queen Valley Lutheran Church, in Queen Valley, AZ. a gathering of Christians who have come together to worship God and to hear His Word.

Rio Salado Conference, PrayersBrian FlatgardNovember 27, 2019Queen ValleyComment

Prayers for Christ the Servant, Henderson, NV

Prayers for Christ the Servant, Henderson, NV

We pray for the people of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, in Henderson, NV, a diverse, growing church where all people find an inviting, welcoming, safe place to explore and grow in spirituality, faith and discipleship. We lift up Pastors Dave and Diane Drach-Meinel, as well as Alicia Montague, Administrative Minister.

Prayers, Z Colorado River ConferenceBrian FlatgardNovember 27, 2019Christ the Servant HendersonComment

11/27/19 Prayer: An end hunger and poverty

11/27/19 Prayer: An end hunger and poverty

Pray for people who suffer hunger, food insecurity or lack of access to the nutrition necessary for life and health. Ask that the Holy Spirit will move us to bring relief, instill hope and end hunger and poverty wherever it exists.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardNovember 27, 2019Daily PrayerComment

11/26/19 Prayer: Emboldened by God's grace-filled promise

11/26/19 Prayer: Emboldened by God's grace-filled promise

Give thanks that — despite war, conflict, hunger, poverty, suffering, illness and injustice — “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Pray that we will be emboldened by this grace-filled promise and reality to help and strengthen our neighbors in every situation and corner of the world.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardNovember 26, 2019Daily PrayerComment

11/25/19 Prayer: ELCA missionaries and Young Adults in Global Mission in Africa

11/25/19 Prayer: ELCA missionaries and Young Adults in Global Mission in Africa

Remember in prayer our ELCA missionaries and young people serving as Young Adults in Global Mission as they support the programs and ministries of companion churches in Senegal, Eswatini, South Africa, South Sudan, Kenya and Zimbabwe.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardNovember 25, 2019Daily PrayerComment

11/24/19 Prayer: Growth in faith and wisdom

11/24/19 Prayer: Growth in faith and wisdom

While we profess our faith in Jesus Christ, we sometimes puzzle over who Jesus is and over his resurrection. Pray that our wisdom and faith will grow and mature as, together with our sisters and brothers in Christ, we pray, study, converse and give ourselves over to the Spirit’s inspiration.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardNovember 24, 2019Daily PrayerComment

11/23/19 Prayer: ELCA Disaster Response and its partners

11/23/19 Prayer: ELCA Disaster Response and its partners

Praise God for the critical work we do together through ELCA Disaster Response and for our partners, who bring God’s hope, healing and renewal to people in the United States and around the world whose lives have been disrupted by natural disaster.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardNovember 23, 2019Daily PrayerComment

11/22/19 Prayer: Sing praises and make joyful noise

11/22/19 Prayer: Sing praises and make joyful noise

Sing praises and make joyful noise for the wonderful things God has done and for God’s undeserved steadfast love and faithfulness.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardNovember 22, 2019Daily PrayerComment

Prayer's for Our Saviour's Lutheran, Buckeye

Prayer's for Our Saviour's Lutheran, Buckeye

We lift up Pastor Roland Harder and the congregation of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, in Buckeye, AZ.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardNovember 21, 2019Our Saviour's Buckeye, Cactus ConferenceComment