Scripture Prayer

1 Thessalonians 1: 2-5a and 8

We always thank God for all of you as we remember you in our prayers. In the presence of our God and Father, we never forget that your faith is active, your love is working hard, and your confidence in our Lord Jesus Christ is enduring. Brothers and sisters, we never forget this because we know that God loves you and has chosen you. We know this because the Good News we brought came to you not only with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with complete certainty.

From you the Lord's word has spread out not only through the province of Macedonia and Greece, but also to people everywhere who have heard about your faith in God.

Father God, again this week we thank You and we praise You for the work that the Mudges are doing in Peru. As we remember them in our daily prayers, we never forget that their faith is so active and your love is working so hard through them. We rejoice that their confidence in Jesus is so enduring. We know how much You love Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia. Thank You for choosing them to do special work for You, and infilling them with your Holy Spirit. Thank You that you have been with them and will be with them as they spread the Gospel in Peru and in Pennsylvania and in Connecticut and in the Albany Diocese.

Lord, as the time for travel in the USA approaches, we ask for every travel mercy for the Mudges. Keep them safe. Give them blessed times as they visit with family and friends. And we ask for your guidance as plans for the Albany Diocese's July visit to Peru are firmed up.

Thank You Lord for all of your blessings. Amen.