Gracious and Holy God of all people...  not just 
some who talk and pray correctly, but all 
people.  Hear my prayer for peace as it joins so 
many others.  I cry and grieve over the violence 
we commit in the name of peace.  But I know that 
you are the only true peace.  You are the mighty 
God, wonderful counselor...  and Prince of 
Peace.  Bring your peace to the hearts of all 
people, that we may find our way to dignity, 
respect and compassion.  You call us to love our 
neighbor...  But we fail to even try.  So I pray 
that the light of grace will be the call to 
every heart...  helping us find our way to you 
once again.  Thank you for hearing the prayers 
of your children!  In the name of the prince of 
peace, Amen! 

The WILSHIRE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN/FILIPINO
MINISTRY OF LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA remember in
prayer those people around us that have touched
our lives in so many ways.  We remember our
neighbors, those in refugee camps, in homeless
shelters, in war-torn areas.  We remember those
who are hungry, abused, trying to stop using
drugs.  We remember those fighting racism and
those struggling to survive and support their
families.  And we remember runaway children and
youth.  We pray for our military soldiers who are
in their mission for peace in Iraq especially
those left behind wives to support their families.
 We pledge our prayers to help renew and expand
our relationship to God and our sisters and
brothers.  We pledge time to study and reflect and
to respond to the needs of others through action.
 We pledge our gifts that we may share in the
global ministries of the church through UNITED
METHODIST WOMEN.  In Jesus name we pray, Amen.  

Lord teach us to love all of your children. Help 
us to communicare more with each other.  Bless 
those that are fighting for freedom and peace.  
Thank you for Melody Haynes safe return home 
from Iraq.  Kepp us all in your care. Amen

Lord, I pray for peace and for my church friend, 
Curtis who has been deployed to Iraq.  I pray 
that Sherry (his wife) can sustain the absence of 
him while she maintains a loving home for their 
children.  Bless and watch over all our troops 
and their families while they are apart from one 
another.  In Your Blessed Name, Amen

Most Precious Heavenly Father, my prayer is for 
peace in this world that You so lovingly 
created.  That all people, no matter what their 
race or culture, would be able to live without 
fear of persecution, war or terrorism.  Open our 
hearts, dear Lord, so that each and every one of 
us may do our part.  Lord you are creator and 
sustainer of all.  Help this great nation to 
return to You; continue to lead and to guide us.  
And, for those who are serving in our military, 
protect and sustain them Lord.  Replace fear with 
courage, lonliness with peace and uncertainty 
with your amazing love.