Leader: Let us pray for those who have been killed by terrorists this week.
Silence for prayer
Leader: Lord, many have been killed, and all of us have lost. God of mercy,
Congregation: Hear our prayer.
L Let us pray for those who are missing in the tragedies this week.
Silence for prayer
L Lord, many are missing, and all of us have been diminished. God of mercy,
C Hear our prayer.
L Let us pray for those who have been injured by violence this week.
Silence for prayer
L Lord, many have been injured, and all of us have been hurt. God of mercy,
C Hear our prayer.
L Let us pray for those who have given their lives for others.
Silence for prayer
L Lord, many have given their lives, and all of us want to give something. God
of mercy,
C Hear our prayer.
L Let us pray for those who work to serve the victims of this weeks tragedies.
Silence for prayer
L Lord, many work to serve, and all of us want to help. God of mercy,
C Hear our prayer.
L Let us pray for justice in a world of violence.
Silence for prayer
L Lord, many seek justice, and all of us need to find meaning. God of mercy,
C Hear our prayer.
L Let us pray for our nation as it is under attack.
Silence for prayer
L Lord, it is our nation, and we feel vulnerable. God of mercy,
C Hear our prayer.
L Let us pray for forgiveness in a time of hate.
Silence for prayer
L Lord, some of us cannot forgive, and all of us need to be forgiven. God of
mercy,
C Hear our prayer.
L Let us pray for those who find themselves in despair.
Silence for prayer
L Lord, many of us have lost faith, and all of us need hope. God of mercy,
C Hear our prayer.
L Let us pray for those who work to preserve peace in the midst of unrest.
Silence for prayer
L Lord, many work for peace, and all of us need love. God of mercy,
C Hear our prayer.
Richard M Burgess, Pastor
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
52 George St
West Haven, CT 06516-3746