As a community, we can support and celebrate with each other through prayer. Join us in praying for those both spoken and unspoken during Sunday liturgy.

Prayers of Thanksgiving. For …

• The prayers of this community, and my recent spiritual growth (Gabby)

… let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Prayers of Petition. For …

• That we can be a place of peace and grace in the world(Sarah)
• The victims of the recent hurricane (Becky)
• A friend visiting this week from my hometown, that she would carry positive stories of my life and business in Austin back home (Marnie)
• Young people today, that they will see leaders above reproach in their lives (Matson)
• A balance of personal protection and generosity in my life (Matson)
• Miguel & Viviana in Venezuela, as they search for a doctor who can perform surgery on their unborn child (Nic)
• A meeting with my boss this week, that I can approach confrontation with grace (Melissa)
• The people of Russia and the US, that we could see each other as communities rather than regimes (Michael)
• My sister, Becky, that she can find a feeling of refreshment and safety after recovering from an abusive home situation last year (Susie)

… let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy.

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