Prayer Petitions for Companion Synods
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Petitions for Companion Synods
This series of prayer petitions may be used
for congregational worship services. It would be best to use them in
succession so that a variety of prayer concerns relating to our companion
synods may become more familiar to synod congregations.
Prayers
for Colombia
Week 1: O God of compassion, we pray for our brothers and sisters in Colombia who have faced decades of civil war. We pray that civil order may be restored through the actions of sensible and compassionate leaders. Grant safety to the people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia, that their lives might bear fruits of hope in their land. Lord in your mercy...
Week 2: O God of peace, we pray for the delegation of leaders who will travel to Colombia to be in solidarity with those who seek peace. Keep these people safe as they bear witness to Christ's ongoing care. Lord in your mercy...
Week 3: O God of justice, we pray for the people of Colombia who have endured generations of poverty. We pray that people in authority would work for equitable use of resources, access to education and a reformed justice system and that all people might have the opportunity to live in justice and freedom. Lord in your mercy...
Week 4: O God, as the leaders of our government seek solutions to the civil strife in neighboring Colombia, we pray for wisdom and understanding in their decisions. Help us to seek broader solutions that rely not only on military aid, but also on the encouragement of government structures that respect human rights. Lord in your mercy...
Week 5: O God of wholeness and health, we pray that the farmers of Colombia might be able to grow food crops that provide adequate income instead of the coca crop that is used in the making of drugs. We also pray that the demand for illegal drugs from the US and other parts of the world be reduced. Further we pray for
those who abuse drugs, that they might find healing. Lord in your mercy...
Prayers for Tanzania
Week 1: O God of the nations, we pray for our brothers and sisters of the Central Diocese of Tanzania. We pray for the pastors who serve congregations in hard to reach villages. We pray for congregations who have few material resources but are rich in spirit. Help us to learn from their witness to Jesus Christ. Lord in your mercy...
Week 2: O Christ, great shepherd of the
sheep, we pray for Bishop Eliphoo Sima whom you have called to shepherd the church. We pray for his coworker in the Gospel, Pastor Eliphoo Sima. Grant them wisdom and strength as they lead our sister congregations in faithful witness to the Gospel. Lord in your mercy...
Week 3: Lord Jesus, as you called disciples to learn from you, we pray for the schools of the Central Diocese that bring education to the people of Tanzania. We pray for the students and faculty of the Kiomboi Lutheran Bible Institute. We pray for the Mwangaza School and all other local schools that bring together people to teach others to read and learn skills. We pray that your Spirit would bless these places of learning that the aspirations of the Tanzanian people might be lifted high. Lord in your mercy...
Week 4: O God of healing and wholeness, we pray that the people of Tanzania might receive good health care. We pray for local hospitals and dispensaries that they might have adequate medical supplies and trained staff to help people heal in body and soul. We pray for your strong arm of protection to be over the people of Tanzania that they might be saved from the scourge of AIDS. We pray for protection from malnutrition and disease. We pray for clean water and nourishing food. We pray for our own will to help as we are able. Lord in your mercy...
Week 5: Lord of Creation, in the midst of the beautiful land that Africa is, we know that the climate can be harsh and unpredictable. We pray that you would protect the people of Tanzania from drought and flood. We pray that the government of Tanzania would continue to be stable and responsive to the needs of its people. Lord in your mercy...
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