Prayer

Let us Pray:
Our Lord, Savior and Prince of Peace,
Who desires that all peoples experience justice, reconciliation and peace,

We confess that our country’s leaders and we who live here have not answered your call to end the suffering of the people in Iraq.

We pray for Harmeet, James, Norman and Tom,
That you will sustain them and give them courage as they have placed their faith in you;
That they may bear witness to Christ’s example of love for the enemy;
That in your mercy they may be delivered to freely serve your Kingdom.

We pray for the transformation of the hearts of those holding our friends, that they will see the futility of violence.

We pray for the families and loved ones of Tom, Norman, James and Harmeet,
That you will comfort them with your presence.

We pray for all Iraqis who are being held captive,
That they may also be united with their loved ones.

We gather as your Christian community of redemption
During the miraculous season of Advent,
To proclaim that life overcomes death,
To be visible signs of the resurrection.