Monday, August 3, 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. Andrew's, Newport News 
Almighty God, we ask for your steadfast guidance as St. Andrew's church seeks a new rector. Give us discerning hearts and open minds. Inspire us to carry out our mission knowing that we are supported by prayer and love. Unite us as a parish during our journey together and encourage every voice to be heard in this time of transition. lead us to that person who is called to minister to our church and day school as we go forward to spread the word of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.  

St. Luke's, Powhatan  
Loving God, you call us to spread your kingdom through praying, serving, healing and teaching, send you Holy Spirit to fill us now that we might be your healing hands and feet, drawing all people to a saving knowledge and love of you, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.