Eighth Episcopal District

We ask your prayers for world peace, the elimination of racism, sexism and the basic inhumanity of humankind to each other.  We pray that God’s will must prevail as we move forward into this new century.  We ask your prayers for those displaced by the storms, and we remember in our prayers those who are returning and rebuilding.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH, DIOCESE OF LOUISIANA

The Rt. Rev. Charles E. Jenkins, III

We ask your prayers for our congregations and their clergy as they, like so many others, strive to overcome the ravages of Katrina.  We pray as well, that God will continue to transform our lives through the challenges we have faced and bring forth in us a new vision for Louisiana and God’s people.

Great River Region

The Rev. Dr. Michael Elmore

We ask your prayers for the ministers and churches in our Region as we seek to minister in Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi. Pray especially for those who continue to recover from Katrina and Rita and those volunteers who come to help.

The Most Rev. Ronald P. Herzog, Bishop

We ask your prayers for peace in the world, that God’s word may be heard more fully and lived abundantly.

Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod

Bishop Mike Rinehart

We solicit prayers for the on-going recovery of all affected by Katrina and Rita in both Louisiana and Texas.  We also invite prayers for the evacuees from the storms.  And, please lift up all people who live in poverty and ask that our Lord’s mercy and justice be provided through us as his servant people.

The Most Rev. Michael Jarrell

We ask your prayers for:  (1) Recovery of hurricane victims; (2) An ecumenical spirit in all Christians; (3) Respect for the dignity of all persons.

Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod

Bishop Kevin Kanouse

Pray for the congregations of the Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod as we engage in DiscipleLife: Sowing and Growing Disciples of Jesus.  We have undertaken a concerted effort to change members into disciples of Jesus through bible study and prayer.  Join us in praying that God's Spirit will guide is in the formation of disciples faithful to the mission of God.  May God’s Spirit direct us all into DiscipleLife.

Presbytery of the Pines, The Rev. Joe Hill

The Presbytery of the Pines, is finding new ways to respond to the gospel, through its restructuring for mission and ministry.  We ask your prayers as we continue on this journey.  Pray for the ministers and our churches as the Presbytery constantly strives to be more supportive.

Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention of Louisiana, Inc.

The Rev. A. G. Sudds

For the nurturing of the educational programs of our churches especially for our children and youth; for the spreading of the Gospel through our local churches and their outreach into the communities; for a greater zeal to win the lost to Christ; for the strengthening of families; for increased safety in our neighborhoods and the elimination of crime.

Louisiana Annual Conference

Bishop William W. Hutchinson

The stated mission of the United Methodist Church in Louisiana is “To Raise Up Spiritual Leaders, both Lay and Clergy, in order to Make Disciples of Jesus Christ.”  We join with you in prayers for all baptized Christians as they go about their tasks as true disciples, utilizing the positive attributes of our theological diversity.

The Most Rev. Alfred C. Hughes

We ask your prayers for the recovery and rebuilding of Metropolitan New Orleans in concert with God’s loving will for us.

South Central Conference

The Rev. Douglas Anders

In a world that emphasizes distinction and difference, we pray that we might discover that which we have in common.  May we focus more on what draws us together rather than what separates us so that we may all be one.

Southwestern Delta Episcopal District

Bishop Louis Hunter, Sr.

We ask your prayers for our nation that the faith we profess will become the faith we practice in every area of our individual and national life; an abiding awareness that “The earth is the Lord’s and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.” Discernment that we may see God in the many diverse people and places where He may be found; our world that we may value all human life realizing that what we do is not who we are.

The Most Rev. Robert W. Muench

We ask your prayer for peace - in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our country and within and among all countries; Justice throughout the world; Those suffering from any illness of mind, body or spirit, especially those who have been abused, by clergy or others; Development of faith of believers, outreach to those not practicing, and closer collaboration among faith traditions; A growing respect for human life in all its stages and circumstances; An increase of vocations to the priesthood and the religious life.

Fourth Episcopal District

Bishop Thomas L. Brown, Sr.

We ask the prayers for those who dedicate their vocations to social and economic justice.  We continue to pray for those who encourage hatred through rhetoric and sinful social policies.  We pray for renewal of God’s church.  Please pray for our ventures to assist the churches in education for economic development.

South Central Yearly Meeting

Mr. Marshall Vidrine

May peace, justice, and human kindness increase.  May we thereby be led to a deeper awareness of the presence of God.

The Most Rev. Sam Jacobs

We ask your prayers for our five diocesan goals:  Vocations, Youth, Evangelization, Education, Liturgy.  We also ask your prayers for the spiritual renewal and revival of our diocese.

PRESBYTERY OF SOUTH LOUISIANA

The Rev. Dr. Alan Cutter

We ask your prayers for the many volunteers who come to work with our recovery staff to offer their “hands of faith” in the work or recovery. Pray for the volunteers and staff of the Presbytery and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance as they host work groups, work with hurting communities, negotiate the paths of case management, and do all the many tasks of recovery of which no one ever speaks. Pray for continued cooperation of the faith communities of Louisiana as we seek to heal from the past and prepare for the future, even while struggling to be faithful in the present.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH, DIOCESE OF WESTERN LA

The Rt. Rev. D. Bruce MacPherson

We ask your prayers as we seek to carry a message of reconciliation into the world in witness to Christ’s healing love and forgiveness. May each of us be a vessel for the restoration of all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.

LOUISIANA BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION

The Rev. Harry Blake

We ask your prayers for our programs of education and community ministries.  Please pray for our leaders to have courage and vision.

The Most Rev. Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles

We ask your prayers for the Church of Southwest Louisiana that we may experience an increase of vocation to the Religious Life, the Permanent Diaconate, and the Priesthood that we may minister more effectively to God’s Holy People.  We pray to the Lord for the receiving of a new bishop.

Mrs. Hallique Dawson, President

We ask your prayers for strength and the determination to work together for justice in our communities, our state, our nation and for peace in our hearts and in the world.

The Rev. Msgr. Michael Gerard Duca, Bishop-Elect

We invite your prayers for peace and unity in the Near East.

TRINITY PRESBYTERY

Ms. Paula Hayes, Stated Clerk

We request your prayers for the new General Assembly program, “Touch the Future:  A New Frontier in Partnership,” which seeks (1) to lead the Church at all levels through discernment so that we can be equipped to follow God’s leading into the 21st century, and (2) to strengthen local congregations.

Ministry of the Vatican

For the leadership of the Holy See as we begin the new Millennium.  For the safety and health of His Holiness Benedict XVI as he continues in his ministry. 

For the Rev. Samuel Kobia, General Secretary, and for the Central Committee members and leaders of the program divisions; in thanksgiving for the ninth Assembly of the World Council of Churches held in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES

We pray for Robert W. Edgar, the General Secretary of the Council.  We pray for guidance for restructuring for mission and ministry.  Please remember in your prayers the work of the various program units and Church World Service. 

LOCAL MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATIONS, LOCAL CLERGY, CONGREGATIONS and OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

For the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Observance.  In thanksgiving for the leadership of the Society for the Atonement; for the publications focusing on the Apostolate of Christian Unity.  Remember as well the Louisiana Interchurch Conference.

For greater cooperation among Christian denominations, their clergy and congregations.  For the vision to lead communities struggling with many social problems and for the courage to speak prophetically.

SCHOOLS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WHICH FURTHER CHRISTIAN UNITY

All schools and seminaries for an increase in their programs in ecumenism.  For the Irish School of Ecumenics and the WCC at Bossey

Particularly for the Middle East Council of Churches and its efforts to bring Peace and Justice; for international dialogues around the world; for regional Councils of Churches.

PEOPLE OF OTHER FAITHS