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Join Bishop Scanlan and members of our diocese for a time of prayer on
Prayers for May 6, 2020
Community Prayer Circle- Teachers
Prayer for Teachers
Almighty God,
We come to you today and give thanks for all our teachers.
Thank you for the way in which they give of themselves each day in the classroom,
Serving and instructing the next generation of this land.
We thank you for them all now.
Father, please fill their hearts with courage now by your mighty Spirit.
Fill them with your strength, so they may rise to every challenge and not grow weary.
Fill them with your wisdom, so that they may be able to make good judgment when guiding and helping others.
Fill them with your peace, so that when stress and anxiety comes it would not overwhelm them.
Fill them with your joy, so that the passion they have for their subject may become an infectious passion that spreads.
We ask all this in the wonderful name of Jesus. Amen.
Short Closing Prayer for the end of class
Dear Lord,
Thank you for all that you promise us-that when two or more come together in your name you are with us.
Thank you, Lord, that you have been with us throughout this lesson and that you are with us right now.
Inspire us as we leave this place to love and serve you always.
In the name of Jesus. Amen.
Episcopal Church Prayer for Schools and Colleges
O Eternal God, bless all schools, colleges, and universities [and especially ___________], that they may be lively centers for sound learning, new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom; and grant that those who teach and those who learn may find you to be the source of all truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer pg. 824
A Teacher’s Prayer
God of Hope, please fill me with your understanding as I instruct others,
Help me to see the individual potential of every student I teach.
Mother God, please fill me with your patience as I teach others,
Help me to keep giving of my time and energy, especially to those who struggle the most.
All Wise God, please give me your divine wisdom as I am with my class,
Show me when I must discipline and when I can act with graciousness and mercy.
Help me to cast my care on you,
For you are the source of my strength, courage, and peace.
God of love, above all, may I love and care for each student I teach.
Show me how to
Serve as Christ serves,
Give as Christ gives,
Love as Christ loves.
I ask all this in the name of Jesus and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Canon Morrow and I will be hosting Community Prayer Circles as the new “Virtual Bishop out of the Box” event for May. The following Wednesday evenings in May from 7-8 (ish), we will be leading a prayer and conversation time on Zoom for people in the affinity groups listed below:
Registration is limited to 50 people. Fill out this short form to register, and the zoom link will be sent to you:
