Creation, humanity and nature are knitted together intricately by our Creator in ways that sustain all life and enable the earth to thrive. Pray that we will repent for what we have done to harm or unbalance creation, and that God will grant us wisdom and insight for restoring creation and treating it with care and respect.
Read MoreGod is great and awesome, forgiving and a lover of justice. Give glory and praise to God!
Read MoreWe lift up the congregation of Crossroads Lutheran Church in San Tan Valley, a place where people meet friends, meet God, and make life better.
We pray for: Pastor Charles Newman; Louise Gahm, Ministry Coordinator & Next Generation; Kari Schneider, Worship Coordinator; Melanie Moscicki, Social Media Coordinator; Michelle Scavo, Discipleship & Missions Coordinator.
We pray for the church board: Lisa Parrish, Sam Pagliari, Simone Shern, Scott Scavo, and Pam Dienert.
Read MorePray that we will always be attentive to the presence and work of the Holy Spirit in the world and that we will be moved by the Holy Spirit to be bright, shining witnesses, bearing the hope and promises of God.
Read MoreWe pray for the family of LaVonne Joy Klandrud, wife of Rev. Wallace Klandrud, who died February 23, 2020 at Friendship House, memory facility of Royal Oaks, Sun City.
The Rev. Peter Perry will conduct the memorial service at American Lutheran Church, 17200 N Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City, Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 10 am.
Read MoreGive thanks for the Deaconess Community of the ELCA and for women who have responded to God’s call in a variety of roles and settings in the church and world, proclaiming the gospel through ministries of mercy and servant leadership.
Read MoreWe pray for the congregation of Esperanza Lutheran Church in Ahwatukee, a loving, joyful, vibrant, diverse, spirit-led community that transforms lives in worship, education, outreach, fellowship and service.
We lift up in prayer: Interim Pastor Carol Breimeier; Lynn Hockenberger, Children of Hope Preschool Director; Joni Thorpe, Parish Administrator; Steve Newell, Band Director; Robin Neely, Adult Choir Director; Ma Lai Gates, Accompanist; O’Neil Filoon, High School Youth Director.
We pray for the the Congregational Council: President Michelle Tinsley; Vice President Rachel Hanania; Treasurer Herb Pinske; Secretary Doris Dorwart; and members Robert Elsaesser, Elizabeth Farquhar, Paul Gerrish, Jessica Mueller, and Peggy Wagner.
Read MoreRemember in prayer the thousands of people left homeless after Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas this past September. Pray for the long-term relief and recovery of people impacted, and for the extensive rebuilding of their communities and infrastructures by Lutheran Disaster Response in partnership with the Florida-Bahamas Synod, its congregations, and other agencies.
Read MorePray that the Spirit will sustain our awe, gratitude and reverence for our savior, Jesus Christ, the Son of God and our true source of hope and life.
Read MoreContinue to pray for immigrants and refugees, who often experience daunting challenges and loneliness as they pursue sanctuary and a welcoming place to rebuild their lives in this country. Give thanks for the work of congregations, synods, individuals and agencies in welcoming and accompanying immigrants and refugees as part of the ELCA’s AMMPARO strategy (Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation and Opportunities).
Read MoreWe are “God’s servants, working together” for the sake of the world, sharing the gospel and growing the church. Pray that we will be of one mind and spirit as God’s humble servants, and that we will see accomplishments, growth and change as the result of God’s presence and power working through us.
Read MoreStewardship is more than annual pledge cards, balanced budgets and financial responses to God’s love ― it’s a way of life. Pray that we will recognize and give thanks for the breadth of resources and assets ― time, talents, possessions and money ― God has entrusted to our care as individuals, families and congregations, and that we will discover ways of using everything we have to live out God’s call to love God and our neighbors.
Read MoreWe lift up Rev. Joaquin Garcia and the people of Iglesia Luterana Vida Nueva in Glendale, Arizona.
Read MoreWe pray for this new group of Lutherans, primarily 18-25 years old, who worship at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Mesa.
Read MoreGive thanks for the happiness we experience when we walk in the ways and wisdom of God.
Read MoreWe pray for the family of Bob Malde, who passed away at 2:40pm Monday, February 17, 2020. Bob is the father of Karen Kallevig, who is married to Pastor Jeff Kallevig, Our Saviour’s, Tucson.
Pastor Kallevig writes, “He was surrounded by his family and blessed by God’s grace. Yesterday morning he listened to the worship service of his home congregation on the radio and his family sang hymns of worship along with the congregation that was holding him in prayer, as were many of you. May God grant him everlasting peace, and may the everlasting light of Christ shine upon him.”
A memorial service celebrating his life is tentatively being planned for 1:pm Saturday, 2/22 at First Lutheran Church, Ellensburg WA.
Read MoreGive thanks for ELCA Global Mission programs, relationships, opportunities and partnerships with global companions that bring us together as the body of Christ for doing God’s work in the world.
Read MorePray for our president, legislators and other public servants, that their decisions and actions will be guided by a spirit of compassion and justice, a commitment to peacemaking and building relationships globally, and a determination to work across ideologies and political divisions for the well-being of our communities and of people in need.
Read MoreTrusting in God’s grace and forgiveness, pray that we will be repentant and humble when we consider our daily actions, words and thoughts, as well as what we fail to do. Ask God to redirect our lives so we might follow God’s ways and commandments, resist comparing ourselves to others and avoid citing cultural norms to rationalize contrary behavior.
Read MorePray that we will take to heart Jesus’ teachings that love is not weakness and that power does not equal force or superiority. Pray that we will follow Jesus’ example by being humble, loving servants in the world and will trust in the power of the Holy Spirit at work in us and through us.
Read More
