Prayers for synod assemblies

Please hold the following Bishops and Synods in your prayers as they gather for their synod assemblies on the following dates:

Bishop David Zellmer, South Dakota Synod, May 30-June 1, 2019
Bishop Brian Maas, Nebraska Synod, May 30-June 1, 2019
Bishop John Macholz, Upstate New York Synod, May 30-June 1, 2019
Bishop William Gohl, Delaware-Maryland Synod, May 30-June 1, 2019
Bishop Timothy Smith, North Carolina Synod, May 30-June 1, 2019
Bishop Herman Yoos, South Carolina Synod, May 30-June 1, 2019
Bishop Julian Gordy, Southeastern Synod, May 30-June 1, 2019
Bishop Guy Erwin, Southwest California Synod, May 31-June 1, 2019
Bishop Steve Delzer, Southeastern Minnesota Synod, May 31-June 1, 2019
Bishop Paul Erickson, Greater Milwaukee Synod, May 31-June 1, 2019
Bishop Matthew Riegel, West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod, May 31-June 1, 2019
Bishop Jessica Crist, Montana Synod, May 31-June 2, 2019
Bishop Sue Briner, Southwestern Texas Synod, May 31-June 2, 2019
Bishop William Gafkjen, Indiana-Kentucky Synod, May 31-June 2, 2019
Bishop Sam Zeiser, Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod, June 1, 2019

Please pray for the South Dakota Synod, Southeastern Synod, Southwest California Synod, Southeastern Minnesota Synod, and Montana Synod as they elect a bishop.

Prayers, ELCABrian FlatgardMay 26, 2019Comment

Prayers for Our Savior's, Mesa, AZ

We uplift in prayer Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona, as they meet the needs of their community and provide a place where people can worship, receive spiritual care, grow in their faith and enjoy Christian fellowship. One congregation worshiping at two campuses, they serve East Mesa and also Apache Junction and Gold Canyon. We pray for Pr. Bill Rindy; Pr. Tina Mills; Pr. Nancy Milleville; Pr. Don Auclair; Kim McCracken, Ministry Coordinator; Willie & Anne Langdji, Senegal Missionaries; John Weber, Minister of Music; Richard Wall, Minister of Music; Dwight Walth, Minister of Choral Music; Denise Carlson, Saturday Accompanis; Kayla, Secretary; Angela, Secretary; Stephanie, Secretary; Kim B, Business Manager; Sonya, Communications; Dave, Facilities Manager; Lee, Security and Hospitality.

Rio Salado Conference, PrayersBrian FlatgardMay 24, 2019Our Savior's MesaComment

Prayers for St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Las Vegas

We pray for St. Andrew Lutheran Church as they create opportunities for all people to become devoted followers of Christ. We pray for Pastor Phil Stuart, Children’s Ministries Director De Ann Martell, Financial Ministries Director Chandra Meyers, Office Assistant Robert Rodenbeck, Minister of Music Michelle Nunez, Sextons Antonio and Evangelinade Zambrano, Administrative Assistant for Financial Ministries Angela Danzik, and Director of Youth and Family Ministries and Pastoral Care Brian Neely.

Prayer for Memorial Day

O God of life, you are older than time. You have seen generations who have died through sacrifice, war, courage and folly. You have comforted generations who mourned and grieved and sang solemn songs and laid flowers on graves. Gather us in your embrace and cradle us with your compassion. As we remember those who have died in past wars and conflicts, help us to remember that you were there when the mountains were formed. You were there to sooth our grief and breathe hope into the hopeless. You are with us still. We give you thanks for life in Jesus and pray that your lives may be reflections of his love. Amen.

PrayersBrian FlatgardMay 22, 2019 Comment

Six Months Later: 2018 California Wildfires

Read the situation report and be a part of the response:

Pray: Please pray for the people who have been affected by wildfires in California.
Give: Gifts to “U.S. Wildfires” will be used to assist those affected by the wildfires until the response is complete.
Connect: Share a bulletin insert, receive Lutheran Disaster Response alerts, like LDR on Facebook and follow @ELCALDR on Twitter, view a PDF of the report.

ELCA, Prayers, AdvocacyBrian FlatgardMay 22, 2019Comment

Congratulations to Bishop Hutterer and Reverend Field!

With great joy, we pray for the marriage of Bishop Deborah Hutterer and Reverend Alan Field. As they enter into a new adventure and gift of love, we turn to God with thanks and praise.

Bishop Hutterer, PrayersBrian FlatgardMay 17, 2019 Comments

Prayers for New Journey, Fountain Hills

We pray for Pastor Adele Stiles Resmer, music director James Asmus, and all the people of New Journey Lutheran Church in Fountain Hills, Arizona, as they model Jesus’ radical hospitality by welcoming and affirming all people regardless of age, sex, race, ability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

NE Valley Conference, PrayersBrian FlatgardMay 9, 2019New Journey Fountain HillsComment

Prayers for Open Space Church, Tucson

We give prayers and shout-outs to Open Space Church in Tucson, and Pastor Lars Hammar, as they grow in faith through art.

Prayers, Kino ConferenceBrian FlatgardMay 9, 2019Open SpaceComment

Prayers for the family of Rev. Erik Heskin

We pray for Pastor Doug and Diane Heskin as they grieve the death of their son, Rev. Erik Heskin.

PrayersBrian FlatgardMay 9, 2019Comment

Prayers for Ed and Janet Santiago

We pray for Synod Council Member Janet Santiago and her husband Ed Santiago as they deal with his recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease.

PrayersBrian FlatgardMay 9, 2019Comment

Situation Report: Cyclone Idai and Kenneth in Mozambique

Read Lutheran Disaster Response’s update on this situation, the worst weather-related disaster ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere. Please pray for the communities who are impacted by Cyclones Idai and Kenneth. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need. Pray that God will comfort those who mourn the loss of loved ones and strength to those who are delivering aid and rescue.

ELCA, Prayers, AdvocacyBrian FlatgardMay 8, 2019Comment

Prayers for Christ Evangelical, Goodyear

We pray for Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Goodyear, Arizona, and uplift Reverend Dr. Jeffery S. Gallen, Senior Pastor, Renee Gearheart, Office Manager, and Miloy Canete in Worship and Music.

Prayers for Tanque Verde, Tucson

Through our prayers, we lift up Tanque Verde Lutheran Church in Tucson, Arizona. We pray for Pastors Josh Auchenbach and Stephen Hilding, and the support staff: Aviry Christy, Director of Family Ministry; Lars Andersen, Organist; Alexis Burrows, Worship Leader; Daniel Ford, Custodian; Debbie Irby, Director of Preschool & Kindergarten; Brenda Jordan, Bookkeeper; Veanne Lupia, Parish Administrator; Sherri McClellan, Worship Leader; Joe Paugh, Business & Facilities Manager; Danielle Rowland, Nursery Supervisor; Vivian Wilsdon, Handbells; and Jennifer Wortman, Choir Director.

Prayers, Kino ConferenceBrian FlatgardMay 2, 2019Tanque Verde Tucson Comments

May 2019 Daily Prayer Ventures

These petitions are offered as guides to prayer for the global, social and outreach ministries of the ELCA, as well as for the needs and circumstances of our neighbors, communities and world. Thank you for your continued prayers for the life and mission of this church. Download a Word doc, or PDF for letter size printout or legal size printout, or read on the GCS news blog.

ELCA, Prayers, ResourcesBrian FlatgardApril 28, 2019Comment

Prayers for Faith Lutheran, Phoenix

We uplift the congregation of Faith Lutheran Church in Phoenix, Arizona, and its staff: Rev. Lara Forbes; Deedee Ursin, Office Administrator; Dr. Craig Westendorf, Director of Music; Dennis Hart, Sexton; Benjamin Olmedo, Custodian; and Deana Cortes, Acting Preschool Director.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardApril 25, 2019Faith Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

Prayers for Grace Lutheran, Kingman

We pray for Pastor Brian Weinberger and the congregation of Grace Lutheran Church in Kingman, Arizona, as they reach out to others with the love of Jesus Christ and grow together in discipleship through the life-transforming power of the Gospel.

Colorado River Conference, PrayersBrian FlatgardApril 25, 2019Grace KingmanComment

Prayers for Pastor Phil Petrasek

Prayers for retired Pastor Phil Petrasek, his wife Linda and their family as he suffers with failing health and a move to hospice care.

PrayersBrian FlatgardApril 18, 2019Comment

Prayers for Peace Lutheran, Peoria

We uplift in prayer Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria, Arizona, as they share Christ with the world and grow disciples for Jesus. We pray for Pastor Al Cassel and the admin staff of Peace: Lesley Moosman, Parish Administration; Michelle Stadler, Secretary/Receptionist; Randy Vossler, Facilities Manager; Rita Mae Schaefer, Office Manager; and Sue Behrens, Bookkeeper.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardApril 18, 2019Peace Peoria, Cactus ConferenceComment

Prayers for Desert Hills, Green Valley

We pray for the congregation of Desert Hills Lutheran Church in Green Valley, Arizona, and their pastors, Rev. Dr. Martin Overson and Rev. Ken Nyhusmoen, as they celebrate grace, make disciples, and make a difference.

Prayers, Kino ConferenceBrian FlatgardApril 18, 2019Desert Hills Green ValleyComment

Prayers for the family of Pastor Lowell Nelson

We pray for the family of Pastor Lowell Nelson, American Lutheran, Sun City as he grieves the death of his father, Pastor Benard Nelson (on the Nebraska Synod Retired Roster). Pastor Nelson April 11 in Carmel, IN. The funeral will be in Fremont, NE on Friday, April 26.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardApril 12, 2019Cactus Conference, American Sun CityComment

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