We pray for the recovery of Richard Andersen, Executive Director of the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center. As of this writing, Richard is in ICU and in “stable but critical” condition after a health incident Tuesday night.
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We pray for the family of Pastor John Cockram who passed away on May 23rd. Pastor John retired to Oregon, but served in the Grand Canyon Synod at Shepherd of the Desert in in Sun City and at Prince of Peace in Phoenix. May he rest in God’s eternal peace.
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We uplift in prayer Church of Our Saviour, in Lakeside, AZ, a congregation of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona in communion with the Grand Canyon Synod. We pray for Rector Kerry Neuhardt, Parish Secretary Marcia Allen, and Senior Warden Dick Hileman.
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Prayers for Pastor Abel Arroyo Traverso, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mesa, as he recuperates and recovers from emergency back surgery.
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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 view the ELCA resource page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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We give prayers and shout-outs to Open Space Church in Tucson, and Pastor Lars Hammar, as they grow in faith through art.
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We pray for Pastor Doug and Diane Heskin as they grieve the death of their son, Rev. Erik Heskin.
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We pray for Synod Council Member Janet Santiago and her husband Ed Santiago as they deal with his recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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