Ecuador

Invitation

In the name of Jesus Christ, I welcome all who are gathered here and all who join us around the world in praying for peace, as represented by the empty seats among us.

Each day in this Temple dedicated to the pursuit of peace, we pray for peace and uphold one of the nations of our world.

Today we remember the people of Ecuador in our prayers.  The "Republic of the Equator" is located in South America, and is the smallest country in the rugged Andean highlands.  Ecuador has an array of vibrant indigenous cultures, well-preserved colonial architecture, volcanic landscapes and dense rainforest.  Ecuador’s government is dealing with unrest in opposition to widespread privatization, the dollarization of the economy and other International Monetary Fund proposals, which threaten to raise costs of essential goods and services. 

As we unite in worship, may our hearts and minds be open to God’s spirit of love as we pursue communities of justice and peace for the people of Ecuador and all nations.

Scripture Reading
—Doctrine and Covenants 117:13

Let contentions and quarrelings among you cease.  Sustain each other in peace, and ye shall be blessed with my Spirit.

Prayer for Peace
— The late William J. Rounds, Independence, Missouri, USA

Eternal Creator; —Your act of creation brought peaceful order out of chaos.  Here in this sacred space dedicated to peace, we petition you and seek your multiplying blessing upon our humble efforts as peacemakers.

We long for a peaceful world; a world of justice and mercy; a world of forgiveness and love.  Remind us that such a world must begin in our own hearts and minds; must spread through our families and then through an ever-widening circle of friends, neighbors, communities and nations.

Forgive our unpeaceful acts of self-centeredness and greed, and challenge us to be more peaceful in all of our relationships.

Grant in our hearts that peace which passes understanding, and bless us in our desire to share that peace with our neighbors throughout each day.

This is our prayer in the name of the one who stilled the wind and waves with a word, Amen.

Hymn
Great God of All the Earth - Hymns of the Saints #91

Prayers of the People
As we share together in the Prayers of the People, you are invited to offer your own silent prayers or meditate during the moments of silence.

We thank you, God, for all creation and for the blessings of life.  Indeed, all nature celebrates you, in desert or rain forest, on mountain or plain.  Thank you, for all you have done to sustain your creation.

The People Pray in Silence

We honor and praise you for the guidance and wisdom your Spirit brings.  Bless us and hear our confessions and petitions, we humbly pray, so we might truly know your peace.

The People Pray in Silence

We uphold for your blessing the nation and people of Ecuador.  Guide all who work for justice and peace within and among all nations of the world. 

The People Pray in Silence

Help us recognize the importance of responsible choices, and open our eyes to see the effect our choices have on others.  Guide us in serving you by serving our neighbor. 

The People Pray in Silence

Please use this space to pray for any current concern or event in our community, city, state, nation or world that you feel needs to be held up to God for prayerful consideration.

The People Pray in Silence

In the name of Jesus Christ, whose peace we celebrate.  Amen.

Sending Forth

Our service concludes with ministry of music, after which you are invited to remain in the quiet of this place and pray or meditate as long as you wish.

May our lives be a reflection of God’s peace as we seek to live out the mission of Jesus Christ with our neighbors in all the world.

Ministry of Music