Remember the reforming work and teachings of Martin Luther, who sought to re-center the church, its theology and its practices in Scripture and the gospel. Pray that the church today will always discern how best to participate in God’s work in the world, to share the gospel in changing contexts and to reform our church, its practices and its traditions in response to the stirrings of the Holy Spirit for the sake of mission.
Read MoreWe uplift Pastor Debra Slifer and the congregation of Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, in Phoenix.
Read MorePray for the witness of the nine young people serving alongside the Lutheran Church of Australia as part of the ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission program; the Rev. Kim Crawford and Rev. Henry Martinez, YAGM country coordinators; and the Rev. Sara Bishop, ELCA missionary serving in parish ministry.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastor Rick Lawrence and his wife Jill, as Pastor Rick begins treatments for cancer which will last through October. Pastor Rick serves Bethany Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, AZ.
Lord Christ, you came into the world as one of us, and suffered as we do. As we go through the trials of life, help us to realize that you are with us at all times and in all things; that we have no secrets from you; and that your loving grace enfolds us for eternity. In the security of your embrace we pray.
Read MoreGive thanks for the message of the apostle Paul — which had a profound impact on Martin Luther and the foundational beliefs of our church — that we are all flawed and broken human beings yet are reconciled to God by God’s gift of mercy and love in Jesus Christ.
Read MoreWe pray for the congregation of Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, in Yuma, AZ. We uplift these leaders as they proclaim and reflect God's love as revealed through Jesus Christ: Pastor William Timm; Jerry Grill, Choir Director, Worship Coordinator & Program Facilitator; Shirley Ehler, Organist; Char Schomisch, Administrative Secretary; Pianists Marge Graham and Marie Ritten; Bells of Glory Director Kay Lee Grunst, Stephen Ministry Leaders Russ DeVriendt, Joyce Hoeft, and Mike Rosenberg; Christcare Equippers Roy Cavanaugh, Carolyn Thorene, and Jo Larsen; Nursery Coordinator Isaac Timm, and Sunday School Coordinator Eliza Johnson.
We pray for their church council members: Roy Cavanaugh, Church President; Michelle Cegon, Vice President; Kay Lee Grunst, Secretary; Gil Richter, Treasurer; and Eliza Johnson, Lynette Layton, Ann Bird, Julie Villones, Doreen Caldwell, Jerry Randby, and Brenda Taylor.
Read MorePray that our church’s relationships with the Lutheran World Federation, the World Council of Churches and the National Council of the Churches of Christ will continue to grow, and that we will share resources and utilize people’s diverse voices and gifts to do God’s work in the world and serve our neighbor.
Read MorePraise God! Give thanks that Jesus — the light and truth given for the world — sets us free from sin and the bondage of death, and transforms us for lives of love, mercy, peacemaking, serving our neighbor and sharing the good news with everyone.
Read MoreGive thanks for musicians, composers and writers who share their gifts and skills to help us give expression to our faith and worship and to praise God together through hymns, music, songs and liturgies.
Read MoreWe keep the family of Pastor Stephen and Barb Talmage in our prayers as they mourn the death of Barb's mom, MayBelle.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 3, at 2 PM, at First Brethren Church in Tucson Arizona. Memorial gifts can be made to Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) in Mesa, AZ.
Read MoreWith humility and gratitude, give thanks to God, the creator of all that exists, for being our sure and trustworthy help throughout life.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastors Diane and Dave Drach-Meinel (Christ the Servant, Las Vegas) and their son Paul. They write, “We had to cut our vacation short because Paul stopped eating six weeks ago and won't drink unless we force him - a teaspoon at a time. We don't know why.” Please keep them in your prayers, and read their Facebook post for more information.
Read MoreWe pray for the congregation of Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church in Tucson. We lift up in prayer Pastor Tom Dunham, Family & Youth Education Director Pam Robinson, Director of Music David Hernandez, Financial Secretary Neal Rosenthal, Bookkeeper Alana Herhold, and Organist Harumi Hand.
Read MoreGive thanks for the ELCA’s long-standing commitment to interreligious and ecumenical relations that promote understanding among Christians and greater unity among Christ’s people.
Read MoreWe pray for the congregation of Good Samaritan Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, and uplift: Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor; Scott Hove, Executive Pastor; Darin Bradford, Music Director; Miriam Dake, Executive Director of Good Samaritan Christian Academy; Kim Niehaus, Finance Administrator; Holly Paet, Office Administrator; Jamie Rosas, Sunday School Director; Natalee Butler, Youth Director / Connections Coordinator; Tommi Garza, Communications Coordinator; and Doug Pippenger, Facilities Manager.
Read MorePray that we will be bold witnesses, evangelists and teachers inspired, equipped and sent by the Spirit and our sisters and brothers in Christ to proclaim the gospel and to counsel, encourage and help people to discern truth from falsehood.
Read MorePray for the Lutheran World Federation’s global study of contemporary Lutheran identities as they are lived in the local contexts of Lutheran churches, and for the leaders now gathering for “We Believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identity,” a global consultation hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Read MoreLook around and listen to the people you have encountered today. Remember in your prayers their joys, struggles, questions and sorrows.
Read MorePray that the Spirit will make us persistent and fearless in our prayers, especially on behalf of people who long for justice, mercy, peace and relief from suffering.
Read MorePray that we will seek ways of supporting and affirming youth and family ministers in their work of faith formation, equipping young people with life skills, engaging young people in service, supporting parents and inspiring and encouraging new leaders.
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