Weekly Prayer List
During the week of Apr. 28, 2024, we pray for the healing and comfort of those for whom we now offer our prayers.
For the sick, for those in any need or trouble, and for all those who have asked us for our prayers, especially Carole R., Cheryl, Jolene, Beth, Sean, Jonathan, Devon, Mary, Killian, Dennis, former President Carter, King Charles, Princess Kate, Mary, Aroon, all with Covid-19, Elizabeth, Kellie, the Willems, Martin and Thiero families and the Togawa and Nagashima families; Eleanor Francis, religious; Ken, deacon; Christine, Thomas & Greg, priests.
For an end to war, remembering especially the people of Gaza, Israel, the West Bank, Sudan, Ukraine, Russia, Mali, Iran, and Yemen; for all victims of violence, assault, and crime; for all migrants and those seeking asylum; those struggling with depression, anxiety, or addiction.
For all healthcare workers, especially Joseph Basil, Jackie, Gary, Will, Choy, Erica K., Larry, Ciaran, Lee, Kari, William, Eric, Lisa, Thomas, and Emily; for all families and children in this city and state; for all expectant parents; and for all prisoners.
For members of our military services on active duty, especially Celeste and Nate, and for Scott serving as security in Iraq.
For Paula our bishop, Charles our rector, Amanda and Dave our wardens; for the members of our vestry; and for our companion parishes in Chiapas, Mexico—San Benito and San Mateo Apostól.
For the worldwide United Methodist Church as they meet for their quadrennial General Conference.
For those celebrating birthdays this week: Yaoyu Tong, Edelma Stadtler, and Amanda Patrick.
For those celebrating anniversaries this week: Steve Oden & Karen Chung.
For the repose of the souls of: Lawrence Willems, Anna Jo Samter, and Br Leo Anthony SSF.
And, at the anniversaries of their deaths: Louis Lazarides, Phyllis Bergman, John O'Dowd, Daniel Witry, Lawrence Gresser, the Rev’d Jack Owens, and Cecile Johnson.
A Prayer for Peace: We ask God that Your love may be shown through peace: peace from war, peace from judgment, peace from poverty, peace from pain, peace from trying to control that which we cannot. All this we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.
May these and all our intercessions be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength and our redeemer.