Assistant: With the people
of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those
in need, and all of God’s creation.
Jesus, Bread of Life for the world, today we have been
reminded again what is most important of all. Life is not
about us, what we think we need to have fulfillment and
happiness. Rather, it’s about You, and what You
desire for us. You alone are the bread of life that
satisfies eternally. Help us to believe this truth and to
feast on you for what truly matters. Lord in your
mercy…
hear our prayer
We thank you
for the 20 year chapter of ministry we shared with Pastor
Jeff and his family. Be with him as he seeks your direction
for the next chapter in his life. Be with our congregation
during this time of transition. Guide our council, staff,
and other leaders as decisions are made about interim
leadership. Above all, help us to keep our focus on Jesus
and to seek his guidance in the days ahead. Lord in your
mercy…
We pray for those in need of healing at this time. We
remember Dana Mozer in her recovery from a severe brain
injury. We thank you for the progress she has already made,
and pray that healing, especially in her left arm and leg,
will continue. Be with the Smith family as they continue to
mourn the passing of Marcia’s mother, Rita Brown. We
pause to silently pray for others we know are in need of
our prayers. Lord in your mercy…
Watch over the visa process as our Tanzanian guests travel
to Dar Es Salaam for approval. We pray that all will go
smoothly and that they will all be able to visit us in
September. We pray you will bless this visit and this
partnership. Lord in your mercy…
Be with our denomination, the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America, as we gather in national assembly in August.
Guide our leaders, especially Bishop Hanson, as
preparations are made. Be with the voting members in
attendance as they discuss and debate important matters
before the church. Guide their decisions to be in
accordance with your will.
Protect and guide those that serve us in military service.
Be with their families who wait anxiously at home. Bless
our president in the important work he does as our
nation’s leader. We pray that economic recovery will
come soon. We thank you for the many blessings we do have
as a country. Remind us by your Spirit to always be
grateful and to share our bounty with others in need. Lord
in your mercy…