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Prayers for the Lutheran Church of Senegal

Prayers for the Lutheran Church of Senegal

We pray for the people of Senegal and our companion church, the Lutheran Church of Senegal (Eglise Lutherienne du Sénégal), as this normally stable nation goes through a period of unrest. Rev. Adama Faye, president of the Lutheran Church of Senegal, reports he is safe and is grateful for our prayers.

Eternal God, amid all the turmoil and changes of the world your love is steadfast and your strength never fails. Guide the leaders of Senegal with your wisdom, comfort those in distress, and grant us courage and hope to face the future; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

PrayersBrian FlatgardMarch 11, 2021Senegal, Lutheran Church of SenegalComment

Prayers for Lutheran Church of the Foothills in Tucson

Prayers for Lutheran Church of the Foothills in Tucson

We pray for Rev. Patsy Koeneke and the people of Lutheran Church of the Foothills in Tucson, part of the Sunrise Conference. Visit their site at foothillslutheran.org, and their social media on YouTube.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardMarch 10, 2021Lutheran Church of the Foothills Tucson, Kino ConferenceComment

Prayers for Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church in Surprise

Prayers for Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church in Surprise

We pray for Rev. Scott Hackler, Rev. Gary Benson, and the people of Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church in Surprise, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at spiritofgrace.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardMarch 5, 2021Spirit of Grace Surprise, Cactus ConferenceComment

Prayers of healing for Pastor David Drach-Meinel

Prayers of healing for Pastor David Drach-Meinel

After years of exuberantly singing new songs to the Lord, Pastor David Drach-Meinel had surgery on Monday, March 1, 2021, to repair vocal cord damage. Healing is going well, and prayers are appreciated as he survives on soup and ice cream. He and his wife Diane are pastors at Christ the Servant, in Henderson.

O God of majesty, whom saints and angels delight to worship: Pour out your Spirit on your servants who, with the gifts of music, enliven our praises and proclaim your word with power. Through this ministry give us new awareness of your beauty and grace, and join our voices with all the choirs of heaven, both now and forever; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardMarch 4, 2021Christ the Servant Henderson, Colorado River ConferenceComment

Prayers for Christ Lutheran Church in Sedona

Prayers for Christ Lutheran Church in Sedona

We pray for Rev. David Brandfass and the people of Christ Lutheran Church in Sedona, part of the High Country Conference. Visit their site at christsedona.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and Vimeo.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardMarch 3, 2021Christ Sedona, High Country ConferenceComment

Prayers for Community of Grace Lutheran Church in Peoria

Prayers for Community of Grace Lutheran Church in Peoria

We pray for Rev. Timothy Wright, Rev. Kathleen Lotz and the people of Community of Grace Lutheran Church in Peoria, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at boldrecklessgrace.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardFebruary 26, 2021Community of Grace Peoria, Cactus ConferenceComment

Prayers for Mount Cross Lutheran Church in Payson

Prayers for Mount Cross Lutheran Church in Payson

We pray for Rev. Linda Hanus, Rev. Clifford Hanus and the people of Mount Cross Lutheran Church in Payson, part of the High Country Conference. Visit their site at mountcross.org and their Facebook page.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardFebruary 24, 2021Mount Cross Payson, High Country ConferenceComment

A Prayer on the Occasion of Receiving the Coronavirus Vaccine

A Prayer on the Occasion of Receiving the Coronavirus Vaccine

Rev. Michael Woolf, with Lake Street Church of Evanston, Illinois, wrote a short prayer that may be recited before receiving the coronavirus vaccine. “Even in the midst of much suffering, I give thanks for this jab, a strange way to receive a blessing.” Read the full prayer in our post or on the Lake Street web site.

PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 20, 2021Comment

Prayers for Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Las Vegas

Prayers for Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Las Vegas

We pray for Rev. Jeremy Nausin, Pastoral Intern Lourdes Olson, and the people of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at holyspiritlasvegas.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardFebruary 19, 2021Holy Spirit Las Vegas, Colorado River ConferenceComment

Prayers for Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West

Prayers for Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West

We pray for Rev. Kimberly Sterner, Rev. Stephen Beyer, Rev. Pam A. Reynolds and the people of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at lolaz.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardFebruary 17, 2021Lord of Life Sun City West, Cactus Conference Comment

Prayers for Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Lake Havasu City

Prayers for Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Lake Havasu City

We pray for Rev. Craig Corbin and the people of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Lake Havasu City, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at mtolc.com, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardFebruary 12, 2021Mount Olive Lake Havasu City, Colorado River ConferenceComment

Prayers for Shepherd of the Hills Evangelical Lutheran Church in Flagstaff

Prayers for Shepherd of the Hills Evangelical Lutheran Church in Flagstaff

We pray for Rev. Adam Barnhart and the people of Shepherd of the Hills Evangelical Lutheran Church in Flagstaff, part of the High Country Conference. Visit their site at sothflagstaff.org.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardFebruary 10, 2021Shepherd of the Hills Flagstaff, High Country ConferenceComment

Prayers for Crossroads Lutheran Church in San Tan Valley

Prayers for Crossroads Lutheran Church in San Tan Valley

We pray for Rev. Charles Newman and the people of Crossroads Lutheran Church in San Tan Valley, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at iamcrossroads.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardFebruary 5, 2021Rio Salado Conference, Crossroads San Tan ValleyComment

Prayers for Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley

Prayers for Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley

We pray for Rev. Timothy Nybroten, Rev. Greg Wenhold and the people of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley, part of the Santa Cruz Conference. Visit their site at orovalley.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 4, 2021Resurrection Oro Valley, Kino ConferenceComment

1/31/2021 Prayer: Give thanks that, through Scripture, the Spirit reveals Jesus to be the source of our redemption

1/31/2021 Prayer: Give thanks that, through Scripture, the Spirit reveals Jesus to be the source of our redemption

Though our creeds do not speak of Jesus’ teachings, miracles or example, give thanks that, through Scripture, the Spirit reveals Jesus to be the source of our redemption and a trustworthy guide, instructing us how to live with one another, serve our neighbor and do God’s work in the world today.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardJanuary 31, 2021Daily PrayerComment

1/30/2021 Prayer: Remember those who struggle with unemployment and job searching as a result of COVID-19.

1/30/2021 Prayer: Remember those who struggle with unemployment and job searching as a result of COVID-19.

Remember in prayer those who continue to struggle with unemployment, underemployment and job searching as a result of the economic and health impacts of COVID-19.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardJanuary 30, 2021Daily PrayerComment

Prayers for University Lutheran Church in Tempe

Prayers for University Lutheran Church in Tempe

We pray for Rev. Gary McCluskey and the people of University Lutheran Church in Tempe, part of the Fiesta Conference. Visit their site at ulctempe.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and Twitter.

PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 29, 2021University Tempe, Fiesta Conference Comment

1/29/2021 Prayer: Give thanks for the Lutheran liturgy and worship practices

1/29/2021 Prayer: Give thanks for the Lutheran liturgy and worship practices

Give thanks for the Lutheran liturgy and worship practices that equip us for daily life, helping us to praise God, listen to God’s word and experience unity in the body of Christ.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardJanuary 29, 2021Daily PrayerComment

1/28/2021 Prayer: Give thanks for the self-sacrificing generosity of blood and organ donors

1/28/2021 Prayer: Give thanks for the self-sacrificing generosity of blood and organ donors

Give thanks for the self-sacrificing generosity of people who demonstrate their gratefulness for God’s gift of life and their concern for their neighbors’ well-being by donating blood, plasma and even organs.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardJanuary 28, 2021Daily PrayerComment

1/27/2021 Prayer: Give thanks for women of all ages and backgrounds who use their gifts, life experiences, knowledge and passions to grow the church

1/27/2021 Prayer: Give thanks for women of all ages and backgrounds who use their gifts, life experiences, knowledge and passions to grow the church

Lydia, Dorcas and Phoebe, witnesses to the faith Praise God for the witness and ministry of women of the early church. Give thanks for women of all ages and backgrounds who, responding to God’s call, continue to use their gifts, life experiences, knowledge and passions to grow the church, serve all people and be bearers of hope and healing in the world.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardJanuary 27, 2021Daily PrayerComment