A PRAYER FOR THE PROTECTION

OF THOSE IN MILITARY SERVICE

Dear God, our heavenly Father,

We come before you to ask for your protection

for those who are being sent to faraway places

to engage in war.

Before this war began,

we had become comfortable thinking of them

only as they relate to us—as our parents and spouses,

our sons and daughters, our neighbors and friends. We look forward to a day when no community

will ever be asked to send its loved ones to war.

But today, Lord, history and circumstances

force us to release them into your care

and into our country’s service.

We pray for their safe return;

and not only for theirs,

but for the safe return of others

who are being sent from communities,

so much like ours, in other parts of the world.

As they face the many challenges and decisions

that each day is destined to bring,

may they be anchored by their faith,

protected by your presence,

and comforted by the knowledge of your love

and ours.

We bless them in your name,

and look forward to their safe return,

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

REMEMBERING OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN

Pray for: Requested by: Relationship

David Barker The Kidd Family Friend

Calvin Barrow, Sr. Nancy Allen Father of child tutored at Southview

James Bradshaw Ron/Diane Bowles Friend’s Son

Keith Bratton Ruth Bishop Friend

Gary Campbell Cindy Ranio Friend

Warren Clark Chris Decker Co-worker

Israel Day Harry & Janie Leonard Relative

Patrick Dove Ron/Diane Bowles Friend’s Son

Matthew Hylton Janet Speight Grandson

Angela Hollett Jim/Sarah Hollett Daughter

Bruce Kregloe Mary O’Bryan Friend

Jesse Lanter Joe & Phyllis Martin Friend

Steve Morris Jean Lawrence Cousin

Maj. Dean Owens Diane Wood Friend

Aaron Richards Jane Butto Nephew

Ryan Ridenhour Jean Ridenhour Nephew

Ryan Ridenhour Gene/Carol Tuttle Nephew

Jason Shinn Detria Shinn Stepson

Chris Stevens Katie Shaffer Friend

Chris Vernon Chris Decker Acquaintance

John Watson Joyce Watson Mother
Greg Wells Janet Speight Friend

A PRAYER FOR CHILDREN

O God,

we pray for our children

and for a day

when no one’s children will be sacrificed to war.

In the midst of the confusion around us,

give them moments to play

and to enjoy your creation.

Help us to be able to comfort their fears.

We also pray for those far away

who seek to comfort, feed and shelter their children. Give us all the grace to be still

and know that you are God,

and to join our children

in moments of simple joy

that remind us all

that life and love

are your enduring gifts;

in Jesus name.

Amen.

Remember in Prayer

Our family and friends

the Military

Southview

United Methodist Church

3539 Peters Creek Road

Roanoke, Virginia 24019

540-362-1767

office@svum.org

www.svum.org