Prayers of Thanksgiving. For …

• good health (Merina)
• the second does of the vaccine for my husband Fernando, his sister, and myself (Jennifer)
• good community and family (Colwyn)
• the complete vaccination of my daughter and her husband (Sarah)

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

Prayers of Petition. For …

• those of us in conflict with family or other close loved ones, for God to soften our hearts (Nic)
• the health and safety of Afghani refugees, and for those Afghanis who were left behind, that they may find a safe home (Beth)
• the people suffering as a result of Hurricane Ida (Sarah)
• the students, educators, and parents preparing for another school year (Gloria)
• those suffering in abuse, conflict, and war (Colwyn)

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

[Photo by Manos Gkikas]