Throughout Lent, remember and give thanks that God is our ready source of help, protection, strength and life.
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Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) and Sojourner Truth (1797-1883) were born into slavery but emboldened by their convictions of justice, equality, faith and concern for others to fight against slavery and to advocate for women’s rights. Ask God to grant us a similar boldness to live our faith and serve our neighbors who suffer injustice, poverty, oppression and hunger.
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We lift up in prayer Pastor Lowell Nelson and the people of American Lutheran Church in Sun City.
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Thank God for our special relationship with the United Church of Christ, a full communion partner with the ELCA since 1997; pray for the church, its diverse ministries and its members and leaders; and pray that together we will find mutual support, new partnerships and new resources for the work of sharing the gospel and serving our neighbor.
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Talk with God. Ask your questions even though some feel deep and perplexing, and trust that God will listen and respond as a loving, concerned parent.
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Pray for peace, reconciliation and healing in the world wherever there is conflict or war, especially in Iran, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and parts of Africa. Ask that the Spirit of God will guide and inspire political leaders, diplomats and mediators, soldiers and peacekeeping forces to be persistent and unified in seeking peaceful, just and compassionate solutions and treaties.
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Give thanks for the gift of grace we have in Jesus Christ, which sets us free to live our faith with boldness and to serve our neighbor.
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Pray that during Lent we will carve out time in our busy lives to pause and reflect on our faith, our baptismal journeys and the life and suffering of Christ, who sacrificed himself for us that we might enjoy a new life, reconciled to God and full of love, mercy, hope and a spirit of service.
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Be glad and shout for joy! Trust in God’s love and mercy, which strengthen and preserve us in our every need and circumstance.
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Give thanks for the witness and work of the Rev. Lancelot Themba Mkhabela and Kwena Mkhabela, regional representatives for Madagascar, West Africa and Central Africa; the Rev. Kirsten Laderach, YAGM country coordinator for Madagascar; and the seven volunteers serving alongside our companions in that country as part of the Young Adults in Global Mission program.
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We lift up our Christian siblings in Safford, Arizona. Despite not having a formal church, these brothers and sisters of what was Faith Lutheran in Safford continue to meet and give their gifts to the Grand Canyon Synod.
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Give thanks for the contributions and impact of women of all ages and abilities who shape our society and communities, share their faith and wisdom, serve our neighbors in need and respond to God’s call to serve as lay and rostered leaders in our congregations and church.
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During the 40 days of Lent we recall how Jesus, the Son of God, withstood temptations even in a weakened state. Pray that we will find confidence and courage through faith in Jesus and will draw on the strength of God to endure the temptations and distractions of daily life.
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Give thanks for ELCA missionaries and young people serving in the ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission programs in Egypt, Israel, Jerusalem/West Bank and Palestine. Pray that God will bless and further their work with our companions in the Middle East and North Africa, especially in finding nonviolent paths to peace and justice.
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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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Creation, humanity and nature are knitted together intricately by our Creator in ways that sustain all life and enable the earth to thrive. Pray that we will repent for what we have done to harm or unbalance creation, and that God will grant us wisdom and insight for restoring creation and treating it with care and respect.
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God is great and awesome, forgiving and a lover of justice. Give glory and praise to God!
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We lift up the congregation of Crossroads Lutheran Church in San Tan Valley, a place where people meet friends, meet God, and make life better.
We pray for: Pastor Charles Newman; Louise Gahm, Ministry Coordinator & Next Generation; Kari Schneider, Worship Coordinator; Melanie Moscicki, Social Media Coordinator; Michelle Scavo, Discipleship & Missions Coordinator.
We pray for the church board: Lisa Parrish, Sam Pagliari, Simone Shern, Scott Scavo, and Pam Dienert.
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Pray that we will always be attentive to the presence and work of the Holy Spirit in the world and that we will be moved by the Holy Spirit to be bright, shining witnesses, bearing the hope and promises of God.
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We pray for the family of LaVonne Joy Klandrud, wife of Rev. Wallace Klandrud, who died February 23, 2020 at Friendship House, memory facility of Royal Oaks, Sun City.
The Rev. Peter Perry will conduct the memorial service at American Lutheran Church, 17200 N Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City, Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 10 am.
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