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.
Emmanuel, Hampton
heavenly
Father, we pray for guidance to help us fulfill our baptismal covenant
and responsibility as stewards of your gifts and word. help us to attend
to the needs of others and focus on the number of lives changed for the
better as a result of our inreach, outreach, and all o four ministries.
We recognize that we will face challenges and we will rely on your
teachings, love and blessings to help us maintain the strength and
compassion to serve our community, each other and you as we work through
trials and tribulations. Through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
All Saints, Virginia Beach
God
of wisdom, God of grace, we give you thanks for the life and witness of
All Saints, Virginia Beach. We pray for a continuation of faithful
witness to youth, children, and families of all ages so that all may
know Christ's love and make Christ known through worship, music,
formation and outreach all to the glory of God and the furtherance of
God's Kingdom. All this we pray through our Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ. Amen.
Christ and St. Luke's, Norfolk
Blessed
are you, O Lord our God, Sovereign of the Universe. You have created us
and sustained us, and allowed us to reach this moment. For this and
your many blessings, we are forever grateful. Please guide and bless all
those who answer your call in this church, especially as we consider
the future of Christ and St. Luke's Church community. Enliven them to
openly listen and respond to your indwelling Holy Spirit; in themselves
and in other. Strengthen their bonds of communal love and service. When
they doubt, tire or disagree in their work, let them be open to
discerning your guidance, and be centered in serving you to make plans
and decisions in harmony with your reign on earth. Protect us and keep
us attentive to the needs of our clergy, our leaders, our staff, our
members, our neighbors, and ourselves. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
