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From The Mississippi United Methodist Conference:

Peace Be With You. – Paul

From poet Tanner Olson @writtentospeak

God, 

Hold the hurting, 

heal the broken, 

and bring light into the darkest places. Amen.

Peace Be With You. – Paul

From Rev. Beau Stringer:

The longer I follow Jesus, the less sure I am about being “right.” But the more sure I am about being kind.

Peace Be With You. – Paul

Here are the Prayers Of the People from Mayfair Heights United Methodist Church – Sunday, June 22, 2025

Prayers Of The People 

Gracious God, may your Spirit give strength to all your people as they work and serve in this world. Bring us together in your love, and help us to love others.

God of love, Hear our prayer.

We pray for all people who are in places of violence, hunger, and war.

God of love, Hear our prayer.

We pray for leaders of cities, states, nations, that they may work toward the common good, that they may always look out for those who are underserved and ignored. 

God of love, Hear our prayer.

We pray for those who are ill, who find it difficult to find care, who depend upon others. 

God of love, Hear our prayer.

We pray for our family and friends.  Teach us to help each other just as you love and help us.

God of love, Hear our prayer.

We pray for all who are nearing death, that they may find peace in your love.  We pray for families and friends as they let loved ones go.  

God of love, Hear our prayer.

We pray for those who are hungry, impoverished, for those who work multiple jobs and are always tired.  

God of love, Hear our prayer.

We pray for those who are parents, who find themselves tugged in many directions, who are sleep deprived, and who worry about their children.

God of love, Hear our prayer.

We give ourselves into your hands, O God.  Guide us as we serve others in this community. And may we experience your love and peace. 

God of love, Hear our prayer.  Amen.

Peace Be With You. – Paul

From thetinyjoyproject:

You don’t have to do anything huge today. 

Just notice something good. 

The sound of your coffee filling the mug. 

The way your shoulders relax when you exhale.

That’s enough. 

That’s life.

Peace Be With You. – Paul

• You are loved
• You can do hard things
• You are not alone
• We need each other
• Follow joy

Peace Be With You. – Paul

From poet john roedel:

when the world

goes mad

become wildly kind

to everyone

Everyone

everyone

everyone

my love,

~ you can’t control

much

but you control how

you treat others

in these breaking news

heartbreaking times 

when nothing feels

certain

let your raw kindness

be a certainty

allow your compassion

to become a North Star

stamped up in

the sky for

others to follow

back home

~ john roedel

(art by Jungsuk Lee)

Peace Be With You. – Paul

— WORD FOR THE DAY —Let the laughter come, even if it has not been heard for a very long time, especially if times are hard and the future uncertain. Laughter is as important in adversity as wisdom and courage.STEVEN CHARLESTON

From grateful.org

Peace Be With You. – Paul

From Sunday’s Worship at Mayfair Heights United Methodist Church: 

Our Call To Worship:                                                           

When we are not at ease, 

O God, bring your peace.

When our journey takes longer and is more difficult, 

O God, open our minds.

When we do not look for your presence in our lives,

O God, open our hearts.

Prayers of The People:

Prayers Of The People 

Grant us, Lord God, a vision of your world as your love would have it: 

a world where the weak are protected, and none go hungry or without resources; 

God of Love, 

hear our prayer.

Grant us, Lord God, a vision of your world as your love would have it: 

a world where the riches of creation are shared, and everyone can enjoy them; 

God of Love, 

hear our prayer.

Grant us, Lord God, a vision of your world as your love would have it: 

a world where different races and cultures live in harmony and mutual respect; 

God of Love, 

hear our prayer.

Grant us, Lord God, a vision of your world as your love would have it: 

a world where peace is built with justice, and justice is guided by love.

God of Love, 

hear our prayer.

Grant us, Lord God, a vision of your world as your love would have it: 

Give us the inspiration and courage to build it, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

God of Love, 

hear our prayer. Amen.

Peace Be With You. – Paul

— WORD FOR THE DAY — In a time of destruction, create something.  A poem.  A parade.  A community.  A school.  A vow.  A moral principle.  One peaceful moment.

MAXINE HONG KINGSTON – grateful.org

Peace Be With You. – Paul