In Gratitude we Humbly Ask

Offered by Genese Phillips

October 1, 2025

Dear Lord,

Thank You for guiding Der Vazken and all of us in the study of Your Holy Word this evening.

We are so grateful to have Your Word here on earth so that we can better ourselves and learn more about You. God, please guide us this coming week. Teach us about charity, faith, endurance, and love by touching our hearts. Give us the courage to act wisely and kindly as servants of God and representatives of Jesus. Lord, as we go our various ways, please bless us that we may go on the paths of goodness.
We humbly offer this prayer in the name of Jesus.
Amen

For those Struggling with Time Commitments

Offer by Gail Chaleblian

September 24, 2025

Lord, help me to slow down.
Be with me when I feel consumed and overwhelmed with all that is before me. Calm me when I am having feelings of frustration and moments of weakness. I give these to you, Lord.

Protect me from myself and my tendency to become impatient. Help me to slow down so that I may see my life through your eyes. FOr I know all of these challenges are actually my biggest blessings!

Help me to trust in Your vision and may that trust replace the worry in my heart and mind. Give me the energy, persistence, and courage to persever so that I may continue to live according to Your teachings and act according to Your Will.
Amen.

Take away the arrogance and hatred...

Offered by Sonya Doumanyan

September 17, 2025

Excerpt from the 2025 Inaguration Prayer offered by Bishop Mariann Budde, Washington DC
O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
May God grant us all the strength and courage to honor the dignity of every human being, speak the truth in love, and walk humbly with one another and our God, for the good of all the people of this nation and the world.

Fill our hearts with peace and courage

Offered by Arthur Gregorian

September 10, 2025

Thank you, Lord, for our life, our health, and the blessings around us. Please guide us with your light, protect us with your strength and fill our hearts with peace and courage. Help us to walk in love, kindness, and faith, and also Lord, please bring peace to every place in conflict, let love be stronger than hate, protect the innocent and the hurting, shine your light where there is darkness. Amen.

In Gratitude, even with Heavy Heart

Offered by Anush Avejic

September 3, 2025

Heavenly Father,
We are grateful to you for all that you have given us. For the beauty and sweetness of our lives, our families, our children and grandchildren. For our health, the warmth of a home, and the stability we enjoy in our lives.

We come before you with heavy hearts as the world groans under the weight of conflict, fear, and division.

Lord, where there is hatred, let your love prevail. Where there is division, bring reconciliation through the power of the cross. Where there is suffering, pour out your mercy and comfort.

We lift up to you the people of Gaza, Ukraine, and everywhere in the world where there is hatred and unrest. God of Peace, stretch out your hand to still the violence, to shield the innocent, to heal the brokenhearted, and to bring an end to war.

Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

Lord Jesus, prince of peace, we ask you to rule in the hearts of all people. Disarm hatred with your love, replace vengeance with your grace. Break every chain of oppression with your truth.

Raise up peacemakers in every land. Fill leaders with wisdom and humility. And help us, your church, to be a light in the darkness - humble in love, bold in faith, and faithful in prayer.

We ask that you heal the sick - especially Yelena. Help her body to reject all cancer and bring her to full wellness. And for Silva in prison, bring her peace and comfort, and fill her life with patience, strength and wisdom. Soften the hearts of her oppressors and help bring her to freedom.

Begin with us, oh Lord. Change our hearts, renew our minds, and make us instruments of your divine peace.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen

Prayer for our Children, on St. Mary Celebration

Offered by Lida Ananian  August 20, 2025

Since we celebrated the Fest of the Assumption of Mary last Sunday, I would like to offer my prayers in relation to her and a special prayer for all our kids.

We blessed Virgin Mary, on the holy day we rejoice in your glorious assumption into heaven, body, and soul, where you crowned as Queen beside your son, our lord Jesus Christ. Help us to remain faithful to Jesus in times of trial, courageous in times of doubt, and humble in times of blessing.

Dear God,  I lift our children into your loving hands.

Please watch over them, protect all our children and their families, near or far. Bless them with good health, long life, and strong faith. Wrap them in your mantle of protection, guide their hearts, protect them in every situation, every harm, in health and in strength and in weakness, in safety and in danger. 

Guide their hearts to walk in truth and love.  If any are sick, please place your healing hands upon them and restore their strength. Protect them from every danger. Surround them with peace and happiness in their homes. Bless their friends and soften the hearts of their enemies. Teach them to forgive, to stand strong, and to trust in You always.  May your light shine upon them, and may Your love follow them all the days of their lives. Amen.

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Health, Peace and Love

Offered by Sona Smith

August 6, 2025

A Prayer for Health, Peace, and Love

Heavenly Father,
We lift up our hearts to You with hope and humility.
Bless those we love with good health—strengthen their bodies, calm their minds, and surround their spirits with peace.
Shine Your healing light upon them and keep them safe in Your care.

We pray for peace in this world,
That hatred may be silenced, and division replaced with understanding.
Let kindness ripple through every heart—may it begin with us.
Where there is darkness, let Your light shine brightly.
Where there is fear or confusion, let Your truth bring clarity and calm.

Guide those who are lost—show them the way back to love, to purpose, to You.
Let no one feel forgotten or alone.
Help us accept one another, just as You have accepted us.
Break down the walls of judgment and build bridges of compassion.
Teach us to love deeply, forgive freely, and walk humbly together.

We trust in Your mercy and power, Lord.
Let this world feel Your presence through our actions, our prayers, and our love towards each other.
Amen