Thursday, June 18, 2015

Praying for the churches of Southern Virginia

As part of our liturgy at Annual Council 2015, each delegation wrote a prayer for their parish. We are sharing these prayers each week in the eNews so that we all can support one another in the upcoming year.

St. Martin's, Williamsburg
Gracious God, whose peace subdues every storm: give us calmness of heart that we may, with joyful expectation, see you at work in the world and join you as helping hands, through Jesus Christ our Lord, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

St. George's, Newport News
Almighty God, you have called us to be your church and blessed our congregation with compassion for others, deep-seated faith, and a strong commitment to following you through good times and bad.  Help us to create a new vision and find new ways to be Church in northern Newport News, offering hope, help and hospitality to those inside and outside our doors.  Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen