Prayer is an essential part of our life together. It is not only gathering together for worship, and reciting formal prayers; it is also working for the spread of the Gospel, leading a life which is an example to others, being charitable, remembering Christ's commandment to love one another, and simply taking time to remember and be with God.
As a Christian community, we at St. Luke's live to support and encourage one another in all kinds of prayer. We pray for one another in our daily life and work, we pray for those who are suffering and in any trouble, and we give thanks for the good things in one another’s lives. Prayer not only binds us together as a community, but it binds us together with the whole body of Christ's Church throughout the world, and throughout history. Prayer enriches our lives also be offering us peace of mind, body, and spirit, grace, and the unfathomable riches of God's presence among us.
People who cannot come to the Church to meet for prayer can participate by praying at home or at work. Forms for daily prayer are found in the Book of Common Prayer, and links are available from this page. People who participate in this prayer find it valuable because it offers some regular time of peace and quietness, an opportunity to connect with God, and an 'antidote' to the noise, cares, and concerns of daily life.
We invite people everywhere to join us in prayer and thanksgiving for members of our community, and for people everywhere, according to their need.
This week's special prayer intentions:
For the Anglican Communion: We pray for the Episcopal Church of the Sudan and the Diocese of Juba
We thank you, Lord, for Eric Symons, Gabriel Jordan, Sydney Hoyle and Cheyenne Predny who are celebrating their birthdays; and for Terry & Bernadette Hambley who are celebrating their anniversary.
For our Diocesan family:The Dioceses of Province Five:Northern Michigan; Western Michigan; Chicago And our Companion Dioceses of SE Mexico and Renk
We offer prayers for healing: Lowell Albee, Inga Albee, Shane Delp, Bonnie Fleskes, Fred Knudson, Jim Love, Darwin Slain, Verna Slain, Chuck Hawn, Nancy Fulton, Chris, Jon, Elaine, & Terry
For the Homebound: Miki Fleming, Connie Utley, Rudy Goede, and Mary Louise Fredette
Those with Special Need: Kari, and Jim, Lana, & family
For the Guidance of the Holy Spirit: Emma, Mary Ann, and Brad, Phil and Mary Jo, & Jim
For those traveling: Sharlene, Laura, and Sandro
For those Seeking Employment: Dave Berlanga
Expressing Gratitude: Nelson Family
For those in the military: All our service men and women, especially Ben Nelson, Justin Graff, Will Gibson, Jacob Alander, Zach Walls, Justin Van Ommesen, Codie McCoy, Richard Copoulus