Prayers for the Week

Sep 15

Written By Brianna Iverson

Congregations in the Synod

For Grace Lutheran in Elroy, WI and Synod Authorized Minister Kris Stauffacher
For St. Stephen’s Lutheran in Camp Douglas, WI and Pastor Brad Lindberg

Emerging Leaders

For first year seminarian Amy Jo VAn Arsdahl

Special Requests

For ELCA World Hunger leaders, congregations and ministry partners participating in the ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering in Columbus, Ohio, that their sharing, planning and networking will enrich their work to address hunger and its root causes in our communities and the world.
For Palestinians in Gaza, its surrounding areas and wherever they have fled in search of shelter and relief from war- that the devastation and suffering will end and that leaders will commit to peaceful solutions, reconciliation, mutual respect and the rebuilding of communities that can thrive.
For those recovering from devastating floods and grieving the loss of loved ones and neighbors. We give thanks for the work we do through Lutheran Disaster Response to respond to urgent needs, give emotional and spiritual care, support long-term recovery and restore the vitality of communities. We ask God to strengthen and bless our partnerships with synods, congregations, local relief agencies and ecumenical relief programs.
For church leaders as they gather for the Stewardship Kaleidoscope conference in New Orleans to study and reflect on stewardship and to equip themselves for cultivating generosity in congregations. We give thanks for how God works through this partnership with the Presbyterian Foundation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the ELCA’s stewardship and generosity team.
For Pastor Diane Martin who is recovering from surgery and the congregations she serves, Lower Coon Valley and Zion Lutheran.
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.
We give thanks for the faithful service and leadership of Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton. We pray that her faith, gifts and commitment will continue to inspire us to work for justice and peace, to love and serve our neighbors, and to share the good news of Jesus Christ in a world yearning for hope and renewal.
For Pastor Margo Peterson who is on Sabbatical and for Woodland Lutheran, Nekoosa, WI where she serves.