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.
Martin's Brandon, Burrowsville
Gracious God, we
thank you that this past year the people of Martin's Brandon came
together in hope for worship, word, prayer and praise. We are especially
thankful that last year you blessed us with the means and opportunity
to restore our parish hall and bell tower, and to replace our belfry
cross (once taken from us) which now once again shines as a beacon for
all our community to see. All these wonderful changes have enabled us to
return this year to our tradition of service within and without our
community by once again throwing open our doors to feed, teach, shelter
and comfort. We ask that this year you give us the clear discernment to
seek and provide loving service within our immediate community and
beyond, making full use of all you have given us. Help us to employ the
gift of hospitality toward all those who come into our midst, aware
that, in welcoming the stranger we are welcoming your holy angels. These
things we pray in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Mark's, Hampton
Father God, Almighty and omnipotent, we praise you and thank you
for your grace, mercy, and love. You have blessed St. Mark's throughout
our transition with lay persons and supply priests who have faithfully
continued your work. We ask that you grant us continued patience and
discernment as we seek our next shepherd, and when revealed, please
grant us a spirit of harmony as we gracefully accept change, lovingly
build relationships, and boldly go forth to become all you wish us to
be. We ask this through your Holy Spirit and in the name of our Savior,
Jesus Christ. Amen.
