On a Sunday when so many congregations will not meet for worship, let us be united in prayer. Please remember all those for whom this weekend is actually life threatening – the homeless, the hungry, the ill, first responders and transportation workers. If you have the chance to do this (or ask others to do it), pause at 11am on Sunday. Pray for yourself and those in need. And pray the Lord’s Prayer.
Separated and alone as we may be, prayer unites us. And God will bless and keep us this weekend and always.
The Rev. Richard H. Graham
Bishop
Metropolitan Washington, DC Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Heavenly Father,
We lift before you people in the path of the storm,
especially those who are vulnerable to the cold, snow and ice;
those who must work for others’ safety during the storm,
those who may face loss of power and heat,
those experiencing homelessness who live on the streets.
Bring comfort to all bracing for the storm, and
give us strength to reach out as your hands to serve those around us affected by the weather.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
prayer adapted from SE PA Synod