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

With Humble Hearts

Offered by Nick Takvoujian

July 2, 2025

Father almighty, we come before You with humble hearts, giving thanks for Your holy word that guides us through every storm. Thank You for bringing us together for yet another evening of learning and celebration of Your presence among us. We are grateful for this time of study, where Your truth and Jesus’ love for us deepens our faith and unites us as Your people.

Father, we lift up our Armenian Apostolic Church, its clergy, and all who serve You boldly, even in the face of turmoil. Grant them strength and protection, and let Your light shine through their witness. We pray that You uphold our Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin as a steadfast beacon of Your grace.

We pray also for the global Christian community, suffering persecution across the world. Comfort those harmed or affected by the recent attack on the St. Elias Greek Orthodox church in Syria, and shield all who face injustice for Your name. We ask that You continue to grant them courage to stand firm in their faith and love for Christ.

Father, fill us with Your wisdom and love, that we may live out Your teachings and reflect Your mercy. Guard our nations, families, and all in need, and may our lives, work, and deeds glorify You always.

Amen.

For our Bible Study

 Prayer for our Bible Study

offered by Genese Phillips, June 25, 2025

Dear God,

Thank you for this precious Bible study group. We are so grateful that we were able to meet tonight to learn more about your word.

Please help us seek a deeper meaning and understanding of the words found in the Bible. We pray that as we part today, we will reflect on the wisdom that was shared today. Help us to always remember the love Christ has for each of us.

Please watch over us this evening and all the days ahead. Help us feel Your loving embrace and guidance in everything that we do. Guide us to demonstrate Your love through our words and actions.  Help us to love one another and have forgiving hearts.

We graciously pray in Jesus' name.

Amen

Longing to know and react to Your Desires

Prayer of thanks and longing to know and react to Your desires:

offered by Yn. Susan Movsesian, June 18, 2025

Lord, we can always count on you to hear our prayers. This I was taught and learned from a very young age. In my family we have our parents, especially our father to thank for this, as we were immersed in our Armenian church, practicing compassion, living our faith and growing our community/family in God's presence.

A parent's sacrifices are many and their love endless. I imagine, not unlike the love our Heavenly Father shared with us through You, Lord, offering the ultimate sacrifice.

We recently celebrated parenting on Mother's Day followed by Father's Day, with much joy and appreciation for all the sacrifice's and love that go into parenting. To our parents/teachers, we give thanks.

The way You always hear our prayers, Lord, it is my hope that we hear Your prayers and desires. Singing praises and standing before You at the altar are valuable components in worshiping together, too, I've also come to know, through Your example that what we do to the least of our brothers, we do unto You. This, I strive to practice in my daily life...

Lord, hear my prayers and help me to see and reflect You in all things, and treat all your creation, with love and respect.

Walking in Your light.
Amen
-Susan Marie

Prayer to our Savior

 Prayer for our Savior

shared by Laura Artinian, June 4, 2025

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
as we navigate the unknowns of each day, we pray:
Fill our hearts with Your presence and peace that transcends all understanding.
Grant to us wisdom and discernment
in those important decisions we will make throughout the year.

Help us to seek Your will above our own
to trust in Your perfect plan for each of us.
May our choices align with Your purposes
to lead to fruitful outcomes.

Help us to trust more in Your sovereign plan
as we do not have all the answers.
Be our refuge in times of trouble to calm every storm
and remind us that it is to be You who are in control.
Heal every emotional wound

and restore joy and peace in our hearts.
Help us to release bitterness, hurt, and pain of the past,
and fill us with Your love and comfort.
Help us to be a blessing to others and surround us with people who inspire, encourage, and uplift.

For it is written, “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Amen. (Philippians 4:7)