Holy One ...
there are simply no words to offer this day ...
the news within our community overwhelms us
it brings a wave of sadness that crashes down upon us.
We pray for the broad circle of family,
and the many places the lives of those who have gone
touched the lives of young and old throughout our community.
Hear our prayer for the grieving,
for the recovery of the battered and bruised,
and for the community weeping bitter tears of sadness.
Holy One, be with us as we pray.
Be with us as we pray for friends and neighbours.
Be with us as we pray for our community.
In this Holy Week, our shadowy places have become real.
The sorrow and sadness has come close to home.
Be with us.
Hold us in your love.
Carry us in your strength.
And envelope us in your Shalom.
These things we ask today in your name.
Hear our prayers O Holy One,
and grant us your presence and your strength,
In your name we pray ...
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