For the church: that we may live as God’s chosen people, offering sacrificial service as a royal priesthood, and living as a holy nation
For a deepening of our relationship with Jesus: that Christ may be our way, our truth, and our life each day
For the grace of faith: that through our reliance upon God, we may continue the works of Christ and be instruments through which God’s love and blessings are shown to the human family
For all who are struggling to understand Christ: that the Spirit will lead them to recognize the works of God in their lives and in the world around them as a sign of God’s love and presence
For all mothers and those who have shown us a mother’s love: that God will watch over them, bless them with every good gift, and fill their hearts with peace
For all who serve the poor, widows, orphans and the forgotten of our society: that God will renew their hearts and strengthen their spirits to continue to reach out to those in need
For all Deacons: that they may serve those who are in need in body, mind or spirit generously and faithfully follow Christ who came to serve
For a new springtime of deeds of faith: that we may be open to doing the works of Christ and helping others experience God’s love
For all who are being ordained this spring: that God will fill them with the Spirit and help them to bring Christ’s presence to all whose lives they touch
For all who are graduating: that God will open pathways for them to use their gifts and fulfill their deepest dreams
For all burdened by worry and anxiety: that they may find in Christ hope, freedom, and peace
For all who are recovering from storms and floods: that God will strengthen them, protect them from further harm, and help them rebuild their lives and homes
For all who are struggling with addictions: that Christ may be their way to freedom and wholeness
For all who are grieving: that they may find consolation in their time of loss and hope through God’s love
For all who are suffering in human trafficking: that God will free them, heal them in body, mind and spirit, and restore them to those who care for them
For all who work the earth: that they may use their skills wisely to feed the human family and that God will give them favorable weather and an abundant harvest
For peace and an end to terrorism: that God will protect the innocent, open minds and hearts to new ways of resolving conflict, and heal the pain caused by violence