Double Rainbow over Highway 37 at dusk...

Dear Lord, In this time of national and worldly crisis it is Lent. I have no choice but to examine my own sins and failures, fears and terrors. I offer my own sadness, grief and suffering to you in the deep hope that you will change me in the way best to guide me in doing your will. Thank you for the beautiful world we live in, which you love and gave to us as your gift. Help us to protect and love the world as you do. Thank you for your angels who keep me going and help me to be an angel to others. Bless us in this season of Lent as we seek to know you more and live in deeper relationship with you on the Way. In Jesus name amen.

Your Grace is Sufficient for me.

Dear Lord I pray for deeper understanding of the work and role you have given me in this world. I ask for sufficient grace to do your will and compassion to share with the people I meet on the Way. On my own I make a mess of things and with your love I can do the good you need me to do. Please bless my hands, heart, head and tongue (!) and give me words to help and heal. In Jesus name and for his sake, Amen.

Strength from Weakness and Failure

Dearest Lord Jesus, give me the courage to be real about the good and not-so-good within me. Help me learn and grow from my mistakes and damage. Give me courage to keep moving forward in the hope that my efforts and desires are in your service and may be useful to others in the world of hurt we live in now. Forgive me for the hurt I have created and all damage that has been done on my behalf. Let me take my strength from those around me who care enough to help. I pray that I may find joy and love at the core of my being with You. In your name I pray. Amen


"Courage allows the successful woman to fail — and to learn powerful lessons from the failure — so that in the end, she didn't fail at all."
—Maya Angelou

All You Need Is Love...

Dear Lord,

Give me the love to bring you close to those who fear the future. Give me the love to break down barriers of tradition and attitude of scarcity. Help me find the love I need to move forward with grace and hope. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

For All the Suffering in the World

Heavenly Father - please be with the families and friends of the 96 people who died in the fires in Australia yesterday. Pour your healing spirit over the country and raise up those who struggle to put out the fires and restore the earth. We ask you to bless all who suffer from any disease, natural disaster, mental illness, poverty, hunger, war, personal disaster, fear or any other affliction today. We know you are there holding us close and we thank you for your constant love and grace. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Deacon Christina Williams

Dear All: I just received word that Deacon Christina Williams died peacefully sometime last nite at home. Carolyn Bolton had been calling her and when she received no response had a neighbor check.. Christina has been on oxygen 24/7 for a long time, in addition to diabetes. She was a quiet but strong womenwho treasured her independence. Services have not been arranged as yet, awaiting the arrival of her daughter. As soon as we have information I will let everyone know. Christina was ordained Dec 7, 2002 and served at St. Augustine's after her ordination until her illness forced her to retire.Receive your Servant, Christina as she returns to you, may angels surround her and saints welcome her in peace. AmenPeace & LoveDorothy

May God be with all Deacons as they share their love with the world. Let it be so. Mary