Prayers for the Week

Ministry Sites in the Synod

• For Bethel Lutheran, La Crosse

  Holy God, we pray for the people of Bethel Lutheran Church. Grant their lay leaders wisdom and energy as they guide the congregation in ministry, that they may be a constant light of your love in the La Crosse community. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

• For Bell’s Coulee Lutheran, Bangor

  Gracious Lord, we lift up Bell’s Coulee Lutheran Church. Bless their lay leaders with vision and a spirit of collaboration as they serve your people among the hills of Bangor. Strengthen their witness and their life together. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

• For Christ Lutheran, Arcadia

  Faithful God, we pray for Christ Lutheran Church and Pastor Rufus Kudee. Sustain them in their mission to the Arcadia community, and may your Spirit empower their ministry of word and service. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

• For Trinity Lutheran, La Crosse

  Giver of Peace, we pray for Trinity Lutheran Church and Pastor Phil Waselik. Bless their fellowship and their outreach, that they may continue to be a place of grace and welcome for all their neighbors. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

Emerging Leaders

• For Amy Jo Van Arsdall and Luther Seminary

  We lift up Amy Van Arsdall as she nears the end of her first year at Luther Seminary. Grant her peace and focus for her final assignments, and refresh her spirit with a sense of accomplishment. May the wisdom she has gained this year continue to deepen her calling to serve.

  Lord, in your mercy... receive our prayer.

• For the Family of Reidun Bringsjord

  Gracious God, we entrust into your care Reidun Bringsjord, mother of Pastor Harald Bringsjord. We give thanks for her journey on this earth and for the peace she now finds in you. Grant her family the comfort of your Spirit and the steady hope that nothing in all creation can separate us from your love in Christ Jesus. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

• For Healing and Strength

  Merciful God, reach out your hand to heal and sustain Mary, Tom, Jennie, Craig, and Alice. Comfort all who are sidelined by injury or facing the uncertainty of medical procedures. In their vulnerability, let them find your grace sufficient and your love a steady anchor, restoring them to the fullness of life. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

Partners in Ministry

• For the Montana Synod

  Gracious God, we pray for the Montana Synod. Grant Bishop Quanbeck and all synodical leaders the vision to navigate the future with hope. Sustain the pastors and deacons serving under your wide sky, and keep them rooted in the joy of the Gospel. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

• For the Southwest California Synod
  Gracious Lord, we give thanks for the Southwest California Synod and its commitment to being a welcoming and justice-seeking community. Be with their ministries to the unhoused, their advocacy for immigrants, and their work in wildfire recovery. May their light shine brightly from the coast to the valleys. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

• For the Interfaith Leaders Coalition

  God of Unity, we pray for the Interfaith Leaders Coalition of greater La Crosse. Bless their collaborative spirit as they seek common ground and work together for the well-being of our local community, reflecting your love for all people. Lord, in your mercy…receive our prayer.

• For Lutheran Social Services

  Merciful God, we lift up the staff and clients of Lutheran Social Services. Strengthen them as they provide essential care, housing, and support to our neighbors in need, serving as a tangible sign of your grace in the world. Lord, in your mercy…receive our prayer.

• For the Wisconsin Council of Churches

  Spirit of Wisdom, guide the Wisconsin Council of Churches in their ministry of advocacy and connection. May their shared voice be a catalyst for justice and peace throughout our state as they lead congregations in the way of Christ. Lord, in your mercy…receive our prayer.

• For Our Companion Synods

  Faithful God, we pray for our companion synods: the Iglesia Luterana del Peru and the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren (ECCB). Despite the distance of miles and languages, knit us together in the body of Christ and bless our mutual ministry and friendship. Lord, in your mercy…receive our prayer.

• For Sugar Creek Bible Camp

  Creator God, we pray for Sugar Creek Bible Camp in Ferryville. As they prepare for the coming seasons of retreat and renewal, protect their grounds and inspire the hearts of all who gather there to experience your creation and your Word. Lord, in your mercy…receive our prayer.

• For the EcoFaith Network and Summit

  Creator God, we give you thanks for the EcoFaith Network and their stewardship of your creation. Bless the upcoming EcoFaith Summit, "From Fear to Fire," as they gather to ignite community for a planet in peril. Inspire all who participate—whether in Duluth or online—to move from despair to courageous action for the healing of the earth. Lord, in your mercy…receive our prayer.