God in three persons, give confidence to the ministers of your church, to preach your word. We pray for Michael, our presiding bishop; Melissa and Brian, our bishops; Phil, our bishop-elect; and Joseph, our vicar.
God of hosts, send us.
Creator God, we ask you to bless all those who answer your call with joy. We pray for the Church of the Province of Central Africa; and for the faith communities of St. Andrew’s, Tacoma; St. Luke’s Memorial, Tacoma; and Holy Spirit, Vashon. Bless, we pray, the congregation of All Saints Goshen, who worships you in our building.
God of hosts, send us.
God of our mothers and fathers, we praise your works throughout the ages. May the nations model themselves upon your splendid, peaceful realm. May our leaders hear your voice.
God of hosts, send us.
Redeemer God, you call to us again and again. When our faith falters, and we beg your pardon, you welcome us into your love once more. May we look to the blessed Trinity for the wholeness we seek.
God of hosts, send us.
God the spirit, who is the holy breath which covers us and inspires us, we feel your presence. Work through us, we pray, and make us aware of the honor.
God of hosts, send us.
God the comforter, grant healing and strength to all persons in need. Bless all those who struggle with addiction and recovery, especially those groups who meet in our building. We pray for those who have commended themselves to our prayers: Charles; Kenneth; Alec; Martha; Ellie; Josh; Nancy; Cynthia; Rhya; Amy; Emilio; Ian; Barbara; Christine; Sue; Giles; Denice; Jim; Richard; Suzanne; Karen; Will; Janette; and those we now name, either silently or aloud.
God of hosts, send us.
God of eternity, have mercy upon those who have died. Welcome your servants into your loving arms. We pray for Robert; Steve; Willie; Derek; Melanie; Gretchen; Izzy; Marcus; and those we now name, either silently or aloud.
God of hosts, send us.
God of wisdom, we thank for the mystery of the Trinity, for the diversity of your expression, and for the many faces made in your image.
God of hosts, send us.
God of joy, we thank you for the beloved friends we know in this life. Bless those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this week, including Aria; Margo; Sam & Mary; and those we now name either silently or aloud.
God of hosts, send us.
Amen.