For the Church: that we who have come to believe through words and witness of those before us may experience oneness with Christ and manifest Christ’s love through our words and deeds

For the grace of surrender to God: that we may have the strength to surrender all to God and allow God to bring us through times of persecution and rejection

For true perspective about life: that we may see our life in the larger context of God’s call and plan so that we may be open to respond to all that God asks

For unity: that through our gathering of women and men, rich and poor, powerful and marginalized, we may be an instrument of unity for the whole human family

For all victims of violence, especially the Christian students in Iraq: that God will heal their pain, ease their fear, and give them courage to be living witnesses to the Gospel

For all who have injured us, whether by word, deed, or betrayal: that the Spirit of Christ will help us to forgive them and pray for their deepest needs

For those who long for meaning and purpose in life: that they may come to the waters of life and be nourished by the Eternal Word

For all who serve as deacons: that God inspire their ministry and help them to faithfully serve without counting the cost

For families that are divided: that God will heal the wounds of hurt and infidelity and help family members to realize the gift that they are to one another

For all who are ill: that God will heal bodies, minds, and spirits so that all may live and celebrate God’s gift of life

For peace: that God will gift the human family with new cooperation and understanding so that all people may live in peace

For all who await the coming of the Lord, especially those with terminal illness: that God will sustain them and lead them to freedom and the fullness of life

For all who are recovering from storms, floods, and tornadoes: that God will heal their wounds, renew their spirits, and help the hearts of many to be moved to assist them

For all who are struggling against the oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico: that God will give them strength, wisdom and the assistance they need as they face this challenge

For government leaders: that God will inspire them with courage and new understanding as they strive to establish just and humane immigration procedures

For all who are graduating this spring: that God will help them find employment that will use their gifts to make a difference in our society