These ideas are designed to be starting points for the prayers of a particular community of faith.

Joe Milner

For the Church: that we may recognize that we are a chosen and holy people, living stones, whom God is creating into the Body of Christ, to announce the deeds of the Lord,

For the growth of our faith: that the Spirit will help us to rely upon Christ more fully, for Jesus is our Way, our Truth, and our Life

For fuller discipleship: that God will guide us in living sacrificial lives and continuing the ministry of Christ in laying down our lives for our families, our communities, and our society

For those who do not know Christ: that the Spirit will help them to recognize the works of God in their lives and the world around them as a sign of God's love and presence

For all who serve the poor, widows, orphans, and the forgotten of society: that God

will renew their hearts and strengthen their spirits as they continue to reach out to those in need

For all Deacons: that they may faithfully follow Christ as they unselfishly serve those who are in need in body, mind, or spirit

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 students, as they prepare for final examinations: that God will help them to recall all that they have learned and to express it clearly and fully

For all burdened by worry and anxiety: that they may find in Christ hope, freedom, and peace

For all who are struggling with addictions: that Christ may be their way to freedom and wholeness

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 all who feel unwelcomed or experience discrimination: that God will help us welcome them, affirm their human dignity, and support their spiritual journey

For members of Congress: that God will open hearts to dialogue and finding common ground so that the common good can be advanced and the least among us can be sustained

For all youth: that God will help them make wise decisions, respect one another, and drive safely and responsibly

For Peace: that God will turn hearts from violence, end the bloodshed in Sudan, Ukraine, and our city streets, and protect all who are vulnerable in our society