Wednesday, May 13, 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. Luke's, Blackstone
Loving God, whose promise is to be with us always: Be with us in the year ahead as we continue the work you have given us to do. Strengthen us to move through this time of transition, trusting in your faithfulness. May our efforts to reach out to our community continue and increase, empowered by the Spirit and revealing Christ in our midst; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Johns Memorial, Farmville
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and on earth, grant the people of Johns Memorial the means of peace and harmony so that we may find our way toward the unity that will allow us to accomplish all that you desire for us. Help us to be conscious of all that are in any way in need of prayer, comfort, or solace. Keep us mindful of the Holy Spirit working in our midst as we discern how best to minister to the students among us wherever they are on their journey. Guide our Vestry, our rector and our congregation in the way of being a church where people come not only for worship, but for community service, for learning and for comfort and joy, Grant us strength in numbers so that we may do even more to glorify you. Through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit.