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A CALL TO PRAYER

 

2008-2009

Calendar

 

The 2008 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity focused on the theme:  

"...Pray Without Ceasing..."

  (from 1st Thessalonians 5:12a, 13b-18)

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Please use this intercessory prayer calendar as an element of your prayer life.  As you offer prayer day by day, perhaps, the prayer below may also be included as a portion of your daily offering.  Let us pray. . .

PRAYER FOR THE UNITY OF THE CHURCH

 

Almighty Father, whose blessed Son before his passion prayed for his disciples that they might be one, as you and he are one; Grant that your Church, being bound together in love and obedience to you, may be united in one body by the one Spirit that the world may believe in him whom you have sent, your son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


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LIC Ecumenical Prayer Calendar

Below please find a daily prayer calendar with prayers offered by our various Judicatory Leaders (our member churches) as well as prayers for other groups offered toward the end of the month.

AN INTERCESSORY PRAYER CALENDAR FOR

THE RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY IN LOUISIANA

Day 1 AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Eighth Episcopal District

Bishop C. Garnett Henning

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.

Day 2

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.

Day 3 CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

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.

Day 4 ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ALEXANDRIA

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.

Day 5 EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA

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.

Day 6 ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE

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.

Day 7 EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA

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.

Day 8 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.)

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.

Day 9 NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION OF AMERICA

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.

Day 10 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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.

Day 11 ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS

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.

Day 12 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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.

Day 13 AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH

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.

Day 14 ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE

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.

Day 15 CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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.

Day 16 RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

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.

Day 17 ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF HOUMA-THIBODAUX

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.

Day 18 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.)

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.

Day 19

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.

Day 20 NATIONAL PABTIST CONVENTION, USA, INC.

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.

Day 21 ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF LAKE CHARLES

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.

Day 22 CHURCH WOMEN UNITED IN LOUISIANA

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.

Day 23 ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SHREVEPORT

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

 

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

Day 24 CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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.

Day 25 POPE BENEDICT XVI

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. 

Day 26 WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES

 

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.

Day 27

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. 

Day 28

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.

Day 29

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

Day 30 OTHER CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES

 

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.

Day 31

PEOPLE OF OTHER FAITHS

For new dialogues among the religions; we especially pray for an increase of mutual understanding and a lessening of suspicion and hostility where interreligious conflicts arise.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
   
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