Father, we pray for your guiding hand to be present with the leadership of our faith, especially Joseph, Melissa, Brian, and Michael. We pray for the person who will become the next Bishop of Olympia. In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean. In our Diocese, we pray for the Community of the Paraclete; the Little Sisters of St. Clare; and the Third Order Society of St. Francis. Lord, direct our hearts. Guide us by your grace.
Lord, we pray for your wisdom and patience to be with the leaders of our nation, Joseph and Kamala, and our Governor Jay. Lord, direct our hearts. Guide us by your grace.
Creator, we pray for your inspiration and life-giving light to flow through the whole earth, that all of your creation may give glory to your name. Lord, direct our hearts. Guide us by your grace.
Gracious God, we pray for your hospitality and the abundance of your table to be shared in our neighborhood, with all the residents of our community. We pray especially for the groups that use our building, including the congregation of All Saints Goshen. Lord, direct our hearts. Guide us by your grace.
Mighty Protector, we pray for your peace in the world at large and especially with those suffering in war, famine, natural disaster, persecution, trafficking, and peril of any kind. We remember especially the people of Morocco and Libya. Lord, direct our hearts. Guide us by your grace.
Great Helper, we pray for relief for those in sickness, sorrow, and need. We pray especially for those who have commended themselves to our prayers: Macy; Emily, Paige, and their family; Karen; Emilio; Ian; Barbara; Christine; Sue; Giles; Denice; Jim; Richard; Suzanne; and those we now name, either silently or aloud. Lord, direct our hearts. Guide us by your grace.
Advocate, we pray for restoration for loved ones and neighbors who have left us in death and returned to you in life, especially those we now name, either silently or aloud. Lord, direct our hearts. Guide us by your grace.
God of all Joy, we pray for your blessings on these special days in our lives, for the birthdays and for the anniversaries of our friends, especially Kim; and those we now name, either silently or aloud. Lord, direct our hearts. Guide us by your grace.
AMEN.