For What Shall We Pray? 2/23/2023

For continued relief and recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria…
For continued clean-up efforts following the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment…
For all who are digging out and warming up following winter storms in the Midwest…
For the families and loved ones of the Orlando shooting victims…
For an end to gun violence across our nation and our world…
For the loved ones of those killed in a plane crash near Little Rock, Arkansas…
For those injured and killed during violent raids in the West Bank…
For peace in our world, especially at the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine…
For recovery efforts after an open pit mine collapse in China’s northern Inner Mongolia region…
For all facing unemployment, job insecurity, or financial instability…

ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 23, 2023ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for San Juan Bautista Lutheran Church in Tucson

We pray for Rev. Mateo Chavez and the people of San Juan Bautista Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Kino Conference. Visit their site at sjblc.org, and their Facebook page.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 21, 2023San Juan Bautista Tucson, Kino ConferenceComment

Prayers for Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Mesa and Gold Canyon

We pray for Rev. Tina Mills and the people of Our Savior’s of East Mesa Lutheran Church in Mesa, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at oslcaz.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 20, 2023Our Savior's Mesa, Rio Salado ConferenceComment

For What Shall We Pray? A Weekly Prayer Resource

In the fall of 2021, the ELCA Worship Blog began a weekly series entitled, “Prompts for Prayers of Intercession.” Beginning this Lent, the blog series will be retitled, “For What Shall We Pray?”

This new title honors a more expansive understanding of the purpose of this resource. It is a weekly invitation for individuals, groups, and congregations to remain mindful of the needs of our world, and to lift one another up in prayer.

ELCA, News, Resources, Worship Resources, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 20, 2023For What Shall We PrayComment

Prompts for Prayers of Intercession: 2/19/2023

The ELCA Worship blog has complied a set of Prayer Resources in Time of Earthquakes. Intercession prompts:

For continued relief and recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria…
For families and communities experiencing grief, anger, and despair at the tens of thousands of deaths following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria…
For the victims of the shooting at Michigan State, for their loved ones, and for campus ministries that are supporting students…
For all hearts longing to see a day when tools of rage are not seen as more important than the lives they take…
For those who will revel in the unfettered joy of carnival celebrations this week in every corner of our world…
For contrite hearts and hopeful spirits as we end the season of Epiphany and prepare for Lent…
For stability and civility amidst leadership transitions in world governments…
In lament over all lives lost in the past year of war between Russia and Ukraine…
For resolve and power for those fighting for climate justice, especially in another year of Antarctic ice decline…

ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 15, 2023ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

In Memoriam: Rev. Wallace Bartz Cole

We pray for Rev. Wallace Cole’s family and friends after he passed away on January 16, 2023 in Prescott, Arizona of natural causes.

He was ordained in 1958, then served churches in Minnesota (1958-65), House of Prayer Lutheran Church at Rock Point, AZ (1965-90) and American Lutheran Church in Prescott, AZ.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, Prayers, In MemoriamBrian FlatgardFebruary 15, 2023House of Prayer Rock Point, High Country ConferenceComment

Prayers for Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Las Vegas

We pray for Rev. Jeremy Nausin and the people of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at holyspiritlasvegas.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 14, 2023Holy Spirit Las Vegas, Colorado River ConferenceComment

Prayers for New Journey Lutheran Church in Fountain Hills

We pray for Rev. Beth Gallen and the people of New Journey Lutheran Church in Fountain Hills, part of the Northeast Valley Conference. Visit their site at njlc-fh.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 13, 2023New Journey Fountain Hills, Northeast Valley ConferenceComment

Prompts for Prayers of Intercession: 2/12/2023

For people of Turkey and Syria who grieve death and destruction following a major earthquake, and for all relief and recovery efforts…
For all clergy of color, especially those serving in white contexts and communities…
For continued vigilance, appreciation, and awe for the Black community of the United States during Black History Month…
For all in our nation struggling with rising food costs…
For those watching the Super Bowl today, that they enjoy fun and excitement–or devastation–with friends and family…
For inspiration and strength to show love in deed, word, and acts of art and beauty…
For all experiencing improvements in mental, emotional, and physical health with the lengthening daylight hours…
In thanksgiving for ongoing improvements in the COVID-19 pandemic, while also continued prayers for all affected by the virus…
For world leaders, that they hold their power with humility and care…

ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 9, 2023ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayer Resources in Time of Earthquakes

God, our refuge, come to the aid of all in need following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Give strength to those who search and wait, heal the injured, and soothe with your tender care all who cry out in grief. Merciful God, receive our prayer.

ELCA, Prayers, Worship Resources, ResourcesBrian FlatgardFebruary 8, 2023ELCA WorshipComment

Prayers for Church of Our Saviour in Lakeside

We pray for The Rev. Kerry Neuhardt and the people of Church of Our Saviour in Lakeside, part of the High Country Conference. Visit their site at churchofoursaviourwm.org, and their Facebook. page.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 7, 2023Church of our Saviour Lakeside, High Country ConferenceComment

Prayers for First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mesa

We pray for Pastor Chris Stoxen, Pastor Louis Ochoa, and the people of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mesa, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at firstevlutheran.com, and their Facebook page.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 7, 2023First Evangelical Mesa, Rio Salado ConferenceComment

Prompts for Prayers of Intercession: 2/5/2023

For the family of Tyre Nichols and the city of Memphis as they experience the trauma of police brutality…
For the city of Jerusalem as it mourns those killed in the recent synagogue shooting…
For victims and families following a mosque bombing in Pakistan…
For labor strikes in the U.K. and for fair working conditions for all…
For the UN, NATO, and all world leaders working in global collaboration…
For warmth and safety following ice storms in the southern and central USA…
For a renewed commitment to seeking racial justice as we enter Black History Month…
For free access to education, and in thanksgiving for all educators…

ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 1, 2023ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church in Yuma

We pray for Rev. William Timm and the people of Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church in Yuma, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at gloriadecristo.com, and their social media pages on Facebook.com and Youtube.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 31, 2023Gloria De Christo Yuma, Cactus ConferenceComment

Prayers for Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix

We pray for interim pastor Rev. Philip Gustafson and the people of Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at graceinthecity.com, and their social media pages on Facebook. and Youtube.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 30, 2023Grace Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

Prompts for Prayers of Intercession: 1/29/2023

For the continued influx of asylum seekers entering the United States …
For the victims of shootings in California and Georgia, and for all victims of mass shootings and gun violence…
For all grieving amidst celebrations of the Lunar New Year…
For all affected by blackouts in South Africa…
For those suffering acute or long infections with Covid-19, especially as cases surge in China…
For those grieving victims of a worship bombing in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
For protesters in South America…

ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 25, 2023ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for the family of Pastor Nathan and Sharonette Bowman

Prayers for Pastor Nathan and Sharonette Bowman on the death of their son Isaiah on Friday (1/20/2023). It has been a hard journey for Isaiah and the Bowman family as they battled a rare blood disease for many, many years, and we pray for God's grace to enfold them and Christ's resurrection to give them hope.

There will be a memorial service this coming Saturday (1/28) at 10:30am at Shepherd of the Desert (11025 N 111th Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351).

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 25, 2023Cactus ConferenceComment

Prayers for Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Tucson

We pray for Rev. David Pavesic and the people of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Kino Conference. Visit their site at beautifulsavior.net, and their Facebook page.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 24, 2023Beautiful Savior Tucson, Kino ConferenceComment

Prayers for Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Goodyear

We pray for Rev. Jeffery Gallen and the people of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Goodyear, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at christevangelical.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and Youtube.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 23, 2023Christ Evangelical Goodyear, Cactus ConferenceComment

Prayers for Dr. Mark Wickstrom

We lift up in prayer Dr. Mark Wickstrom, Interim Senior Pastor at Living Hope Lutheran in Las Vegas, as he begins immediate treatments after a recent diagnosis with blood and kidney cancer.

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