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Prayers for Pastor Robert Jones

Prayers for Pastor Robert Jones

We pray for Pastor Robert Jones, Santa Cruz Lutheran, who is recovering from surgery following a car-bicycle accident.

O Lord, your compassions never fail and your mercies are new every morning. We give you thanks for giving our brother Robert both relief from pain and hope of health renewed. Continue in him the good work you have begun; that he, daily increasing in bodily strength and rejoicing in your goodness, may so order his life and conduct that she may always think and do those things that please you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

PrayersBrian FlatgardMay 14, 2020Santa Cruz Tucson, Kino ConferenceComment

5/14/2020 Prayer: Pray for students of all ages

5/14/2020 Prayer: Pray for students of all ages

Pray for students of all ages as they participate in online classes, wonder about their school year, prepare for finals and graduations, and long for their normal social interactions and school activities.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardMay 14, 2020Daily PrayerComment

5/13/2020 Prayer: God knows us and listens to our prayers

5/13/2020 Prayer: God knows us and listens to our prayers

Give thanks that God knows us intimately and listens to our prayers, and that God is our rock, refuge and source of steadfast love in all circumstances and in all places.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardMay 13, 2020Daily PrayerComment

5/12/2020 Prayer: Thanks for the simple things that fill you with joy

5/12/2020 Prayer: Thanks for the simple things that fill you with joy

Pause throughout the day and give thanks for the simple things of creation that enrich your life and faith and fill you with joy and wonder.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardMay 12, 2020Daily PrayerComment

WELCA postpones 2020 gathering, initiates weekly prayer

WELCA postpones 2020 gathering, initiates weekly prayer

With no Covid-19 vaccine on the horizon, Women of the ELCA’s executive board voted to postpone the organization’s convention and gathering until August 2021. “We are postponing not canceling,” said Linda Post Bushkofsky, executive director of Women of the ELCA.

In the meantime, WELCA invites us to pray with Lutheran women across the church every Tuesday at noon.

Prayers, Z Covid-19Brian FlatgardMay 11, 2020Women of the ELCA (WELCA)Comment

Prayers for Daily Life

Prayers for Daily Life

To support prayer practices in the home, ELCA Worship has provided these simplified forms of Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Night Prayer. In addition to these three times of day we have provided Responsive Prayer, a simple order that may be adapted to a variety of times and contexts. Each of these services are adapted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardMay 11, 2020ELCA WorshipComment

5/11/2020 Prayer: Outdoor ministries

5/11/2020 Prayer: Outdoor ministries

Pray for our outdoor ministries and their year-round and summer staff, who are working to adapt their ministries, programs and ways of serving congregations and communities during these times of COVID-19.

Prayers, Outdoor Ministries, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardMay 11, 2020Daily PrayerComment

5/10/2020 Prayer: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life”

5/10/2020 Prayer: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life”

Remembering Jesus’ words to Thomas — “I am the way, and the truth, and the life” — we pray that they will empower us to embrace Jesus as the son of God and our salvation, and fill our lives with confidence to perform works of love, mercy, justice, truth and kindness.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardMay 10, 2020Daily PrayerComment

5/9/2020 Prayer: Youth who suffer domestic abuse

5/9/2020 Prayer: Youth who suffer domestic abuse

Pray that children and youth who suffer domestic abuse will experience the physical, emotional and spiritual care of concerned, skilled adults who intervene in their situations and help provide the safety, healing and trustworthy love for which they yearn.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardMay 9, 2020Daily PrayerComment

5/8/2020 Prayer: ELCA Domestic Mission unit

5/8/2020 Prayer: ELCA Domestic Mission unit

Give thanks for the work of the ELCA Domestic Mission unit, directors for evangelical mission, synod staff, coaches and consultants, and other partners assisting congregations as they renew themselves as communities of faith engaged in God’s mission ― locally and globally.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardMay 8, 2020Daily Prayer, ELCA Domestic Mission UnitComment

5/7/2020 Prayer: Help us share the good news of Jesus Christ

5/7/2020 Prayer: Help us share the good news of Jesus Christ

Ask God to help us endure the risks and difficulties of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, doing good, working for justice and serving our neighbors in need.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardMay 7, 2020Daily Prayer Comment

5/6/2020 Prayer: Guided by the example of Jesus

5/6/2020 Prayer: Guided by the example of Jesus

Pray that we will be guided by the spirit, manner and example of Jesus to be humble and gracious in our faith, service and daily lives.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardMay 6, 2020Daily PrayerComment

5/5/2020 Prayer: God loves us all the days of our life

5/5/2020 Prayer: God loves us all the days of our life

Ask God to help us have faith in how God leads, comforts, protects, nourishes and loves us all the days of our life.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardMay 5, 2020Daily PrayerComment

5/42020 Prayer: Young Adults in Global Mission

5/42020 Prayer: Young Adults in Global Mission

Give thanks for the service and witness of U.S.-based mission personnel and of young adults serving in the Young Adults in Global Mission program, who have been brought home from their work with global companions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pray for their physical and spiritual health and that they will continue to respond to God’s call to serve in our church, our congregations, related organizations and society.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardMay 4, 2020Daily Prayer, Young Adults in Global MissionComment

PLTS PrayerSpace

PLTS PrayerSpace

PLTS PrayerSpace, a new venture by the Office of Seminary Relations, is an open invitation, weekly Zoom meeting to gather those who wish to pray virtually with others. Thursdays, 4:00 to 5:00 pm Pacific Time, through May 28, 2020.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/310283013285030/
Join Zoom Meeting: https://clu.zoom.us/j/813292266

Prayers, Z Covid-19Brian FlatgardMay 3, 2020Pacific Lutheran Theological SeminaryComment

5/3/2020 Prayer: Jesus is our Savior, guide and shepherd

5/3/2020 Prayer: Jesus is our Savior, guide and shepherd

Jesus is our Savior, guide and shepherd, whom we have faith in and trust with leading us through life in this world and to a new life ― life eternal ― that we could not have imagined or created on our own. Praise God!

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardMay 3, 2020Daily PrayerComment

5/2/2020 Prayer: Asian ministries in the ELCA

5/2/2020 Prayer: Asian ministries in the ELCA

There are more than 100 Asian congregations and ministries in the ELCA. We remember in our prayers these congregations, ELCA Asian and Pacific Islander Ministries and the Association of Asian and Pacific Islanders, and ask God to bless their work with distinct, unique groups and communities as part of a common yet diverse Asian community.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardMay 2, 2020Daily Prayer, Ethnic Specific and Multicultural MinistriesComment

May 2020 Daily Prayer Ventures

May 2020 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 FlatgardMay 1, 2020Comment

5/1/2020 Prayer: Rocky Mountain Synod's online synod assembly

5/1/2020 Prayer: Rocky Mountain Synod's online synod assembly

Remember in prayer the leaders, voting members and others of the Rocky Mountain Synod gathering online for a digital synod assembly. Pray that the Spirit will strengthen, guide and encourage them in proclaiming the gospel, growing the church, serving our neighbor and doing God’s work in an ever-changing world.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardMay 1, 2020Daily Prayer, Rocky Mountain Synod, Region 2Comment

Announcing the birth of Carter Anthony Heller

Announcing the birth of Carter Anthony Heller

We are grateful to announce the birth of Carter Anthony Heller to Rev. Chris and Elissa Heller of Mountain View Lutheran, Phoenix. Carter was born on Saturday, April 25, and we thank God that all three are happy and healthy.

Oh Lord our God, creator of all that exists, we thank you for the joy of watching new life begin and for the privilege of sharing with you and your continuing creation. In your mercy grant that these blessings may continue to us and even to our children's children, that generations yet unborn may bless your holy name; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Prayers, Fiesta ConferenceBrian FlatgardApril 30, 2020Mountain View PhoenixComment