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.
Hickory Neck, Toano
Gracious
and loving God, we thank you for all of the blessings that you have
bestowed upon this congregation. We, your humble servants, seek your
guidance and direction; Instill in us your grace, and grant us the
ability to hear your words with our ears and in our hearts, so that we
may find a new rector who will enable your church to grow in faith and
service. Help us to welcome new disciples, of all ages, so that
together, through changing and uncertain times, we may continue to
praise your glory and keep our light on this Holy Hill shining brightly;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
St. Michael's, Colonial Heights
O
God, who knows our need before we can think to ask, we at St. Michael's
sense our calling to care for the multiple needs of our own, as well as
strategically reaching out to our community. We pray for your Holy
Spirit's guidance in this service. We also pray for those beset by
violence beyond their control, and for those whose view of life is so
pained and angry that violence seems their only recourse. We offer these
hopes through you, our Creator, Savior, and Ever-present Guide. Amen.
