Prayers of Thanksgiving. For …

• The celebration of motherhood. Liz
• My sister who is adopting three kids. Liz
• My sister-in-law who is pregnant after much difficulty. Alli
• Kendra who is graduating from high school and all those graduating this season. Alli

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

Prayers of Petition. For …

• Those experiencing pain, loss or longing today. Liz
• God to speak through me as I speak to a large group of Hispanic women next weekend. Liz
• The mix of joy and grief as we prepare to celebrate at my brother’s wedding without our mom. Gina
• One of my sister’s who is having surgery and the other who is having a baby. Mac

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

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