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A Prayer for Those Whom We Love
Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to your never-failing care and love, for this life and the life to come, knowing that you are doing for them better things than we can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
In Our Prayers This Week
Rest in Peace
We pray for the repose of the soul of Dick Rote, uncle of Susan Lambrecht. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. May all who mourn his death find comfort in knowing that he is forever sheltered in God's loving embrace. We pray for God's peace and comfort for his wife, Bonnie, his children, Richard and Linda, his niece, Susan, and for all who loved Dick.
Thanksgivings
We give thanks for the safe return from Afghanistan of Joshua Caldwell and all the members of Company A, 3rd Battalion, 101st Airborn. Thanks be to God.
Intercessions
The people of Joplin as they continue to rebuild their lives and their community.
Peace in God's World
For peace in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Somalia and throughout God's world.
For and end to hatred, violence and war.
For our veterans; for all who are serving in our military, especially those in harm's way, including: Jimmy Gallup scheduled to return October 2012.
For Justice for All
For the full inclusion of all the baptized in all the sacraments.For all who are hungry. For all who are without shelter. For affordable, decent housing for all.
For the lonely, the fearful, the discouraged, the oppressed and those in prisons. For the unemployed and the underemployed.
Healing
Michelle Dangler
Sara Rosefield
Jordyn Jungling
Sue Patton, knee surgery, for healing and encouragement
Vince Walton, father of Cheryl Walton
Six Native American children whose mother died recently
Nick Vogt, severely wounded in Afghanistan
Andy, for neurological progress and healing of his aneurysm. Mother Louise's brother
Linda Mason and her family
Nanette, continued healing
Lisa Harrison - peace and comfort - lost her father and son
Chet Smith
Dick Breidenbaugh
Jean Andrews, hospice care
Jan Oliver, knee surgery, Simonne Grant's aunt
Boomer Savidge, complete healing
Dan A
Tammy Smith
Stephen
Larry Kruetz, brain tumor, fatigue, undergoing chemo treatments
Denny Rote, healing of cancer, peace for his family -uncle of Susan Lambrecht
Erin
Mark Nore, brain cancer
Kathy Halsel
Bailee, low white blood count
David Cortez, peace and self-care
Terry and John, employment
Lauren Birkeness
Keith
Marie Simon
Bill and Jackie Butch
Charles Hayter
Janice Matthews
Margaret Nadler
Dave Benson, healing of cancer and wisdom for his medical team
Mike Brinegar - Cheryl Lawson's brother-in-law
Cathy Golden, Bell's Palsy - wisdom for her medical team and peace and comfort for Cathy and her family
For Barack, our President, and for all in authority in all the nations of the world that there may be peace and justice for all people.
For the ministries of:
Presiding Bishop Katharine
Bishop Marty, Diocese of West Missouri
The people of Grace Church
Bishop Trevor, Botswana
Bishop Christopher, Uganda
For the children and adults whom we serve through Grace's Grape Arbor, Franklin Friends, Nourishing Neighbors, Grace's Landscape Ministry, Grace's Community Gardens and Grace's Garden. For all who work in these ministries so that others may be fed.For this fragile earth, our island home; may we may become more thoughtful stewards of all of God's blessings.
If you have a prayer request, please email Debbie Dangler at adangler@kc.rr.com.
The Book of Common Prayer