The One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Collect of the Day
O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favorably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; by the effectual working out of your providence, carry out in tranquility the plan of salvation; let the whole world see and know that things which were cast down are being raised up, and things which had grown old are being made new, and that all things are being brought to their perfection by him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Suggested Readings and Hymns:
Isaiah 61: 1-4, 10-11 539
Psalm 130
Revelation 21: 2-7 582/583
Matthew 6: 25-33(34) 667/709

Other hymns:
549/550
608
551
564/565

Prayers of the People
We gather before God in faith and hope following the devastation our community has suffered from Hurricane Katrina. To the God of all creation we bring the tears we have cried; but with our hearts set on the future.
Hear us God of creation.

God of Creation and Lord of all seasons, hear the thoughts of our hearts for the year that has passed and our hope for grace and protection in days yet to be.
Hear us God of creation.

Lord God of all seasons, you sustain us throughout the year.
You are the rain that refreshes the earth.

You are the light that shines upon all things.
You are the miracle of birth and growth.
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You write the times and the seasons on the face of the earth
You set it in motion for the benefit of all.
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You are the Creator who blesses.
You are the Guardian of all that you have created.

The eyes of all look to you, O Lord.
You open your hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
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We have faced and endured the might of the winds, thunderous rains, and surging waves;
Hear us God of Creation.
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We have known uncertainty, and we carry concern for our brothers and sisters who have stood in harms way;
Hear us God of Creation. .
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We seek the gift faith that can move mountains and remove all fear;
Hear us God of Creation.

We give you thanks for your holy strength that has sustained us in the year that has passed;
Hear us God of Creation.

You are the God of hope; grant us the grace of your Spirit in the seasons to come;
Hear us God of Creation.

We give you thanks for the courage to rebuild and renew the face of our communities;
Hear us God of Creation.
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Be our light in the darkness, our hope in the storm and the calm, our serenity in the chaos and peace, and our hope and trust in the future;
Hear us, O Lord of life.

Almighty and ever living God, we bring our grateful hearts to you in thanksgiving and praise for bringing us through the year that has past. Yet we are mindful of those who have suffered injury, damage or loss and ask that you would comfort them with your healing love. Guard as well those who yet remain in harm’s way. As we continue through the days to come, help us always to place our hope, our fears, and our trust in you, for in you alone is life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.


Suggested Preface
Dedication of a Church, BCP pgs. 567-579