Pastor:

Lord of Israel, and God of all the nations: we pray for your children across the whole earth, of every land and race, that they may be strong to do your will. We pray especially for the church in the world,

Congregation:

Give us your peace, O Lord.

Pastor: For the United Nations,

Congregation:

Give us your peace, O Lord.

Pastor:

For international federations and alliances promoting cooperation among peoples,

Congregation:

Give us your peace, O Lord.

Pastor:

For world leaders, and for departments of state, ambassadors, diplomats, and statesmen,

Congregation:

Give us your peace, O Lord.

Pastor: For all those in military service, that they may live for the establishment of peace and justice,

Congregation:

Give us your peace, O Lord.

Pastor:

For all who in any way work or pray to further the cause of peace and goodwill,

Congregation:

Give us your peace, O Lord.

Pastor:

For civilians in every land,

Congregation:

Give us your peace, O Lord.

Pastor:

For those who declare themselves enemies, that at last we may find reconciliation,

Congregation: Give us your peace, O Lord.

Eternal God, Use us, even in our ignorance and weakness,

to bring about your holy will on earth.

Hurry the day when people shall live together in your love; for yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, the Prince of Peace Amen.

This is adapted from The Worship Book in the Presbyterian Church (USA)

Stay tuned for our next ordering period for memorial bricks for our Joy Chapel Memorial Garden.

The Memorial Garden consists of a brick patio with benches surrounded by flowers, shrubs and trees. It is a lovely area for sitting, meditation and prayer. Drive over to Joy Chapel Cemetery to see the Memorial Garden for yourself. We are now taking orders for new bricks for the Memorial Garden. You may order a brick In Honor Of or In Memory Of your loved ones. The cost is $50.00 per brick. The deadline for ordering is Sunday, ?????. Click here to download the order form. For more information, call the church office or Steve Hall at 240-925-9135.

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REALLY hoping the woman who called the office and talked to me about this several months ago sees this blurb! I lost your number in our office rehabilitation chaos!