Prayers of Thanksgiving. For …

• weddings that are happening after a year of waiting, including my best friend and my sister’s weddings (Justin)
• the mother and child reunion to come (Sarah)

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

Prayers of Petition. For …

• our waiting to celebrate and gather together as an entire community (Kelly)
• the Costa Rican people, as they begin an election season. May they have wisdom (Jennifer)

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

[Photo by Nathan Anderson]