Prayers for the Week

Oct 27

For Zion Lutheran in Viroqua, WI and Synod Authorized Minister Diane Martin
For Prince of Peace Lutheran in La Crescent, MN and Pastor Libby Howe, Pastor Anna Sorenson and Pastor Kathy Ingbritsen
For Mt. Sterling Lutheran in Ferryville, WI and their lay leaders

For Amy Jo Van Arsdahl as she attends her first year at Luther Seminary
For the leaders, voting members and others gathering for the assembly of the Allegheny Synod, that the Spirit will strengthen, guide and inspire them as they reflect on the mission of the church, choose leaders and encourage one another to proclaim the gospel and serve our neighbors in need.
For all youth confirmed on Reformation Sunday.

For a safe Halloween holiday
We give thanks for our living, growing and changing church, which asserts its identity and purpose in the good news of Jesus Christ — God’s free gift of grace and new life for the world.
For the ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry. We give thanks to God for faithful leaders who inspire and guide our church to be passionate, creative and tireless in proclaiming the gospel and doing God’s work in the world.
For Pastor Meg Hoversten who’s mom passed away.
We pray for Pastor Gloria Stubitsch, Pastor Joanne Richmond and synod staff Alice DaFoe as they fight cancer. We pray that our faith communities will offer steadfast support, care and encouragement to them and their families.
For congregations going through challenging times, that they will find resources and assistance to renew their sense of mission and their resolve to be God’s loving presence in their communities.
For refugees and immigrants in our country and throughout the world, that they will be welcomed by communities and churches that accompany them through the challenges of rebuilding their lives.
For students who experience difficulties in school — academic, emotional, physical or social. We pray that they will receive care and support from teachers, counselors and peers so that they will grow confident and thrive.