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Lutheran World Federation newsletter
For What Shall We Pray?
  • For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war, conflict, and violence: Ukraine and Russia, Palestine and Israel, Haiti, Sudan, Myanmar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Syria, Mali, Pakistan, Yemen…

  • For those affected by the measles outbreak, and for all children at risk for disease and malnutrition around the world…

  • For astronauts who explore the vastness of the cosmos, and for safe return of astronauts from the International Space Station…

  • For areas of the United States affected by storms, tornadoes, and blizzards…

  • For victims of the Honduran plane crash…

  • For libraries, museums, schools, and all institutions that empower curiosity and education…

  • For those monitoring earthquakes on the Mount Adams volcano in south-central Washington state…

  • For medical researchers and all who advance public health through the development of treatments, cures, and safe vaccines…

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war, conflict, and violence, especially Ukraine, Palestine, and South Sudan…

  • For ongoing ceasefire and release of hostages in the Middle East…

  • For victims of a passenger train attack and hijacking in Pakistan…

  • For areas of political transition or turmoil, including Greenland, Syria, the Philippines, and Portugal…

  • For an end to discrimination, harassment, and bullying…

  • For students who rely on free and reduced-cost school meals…

  • For all farmers, especially on small and local farms…

  • For all modern prophets and truth-tellers who boldly declare God’s justice for the poor, the vulnerable, and the outcast…

  • For all suffering measles, RSV, and long Covid…

  • For gifts of education, research, science, and medicine, that build up the common good…

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war, conflict, and violence, especially Ukraine, Palestine, Myanmar, and South Sudan…

  • For those in the path of Cyclone Alfred in Australia…

  • For those who are unemployed, underemployed, or facing uncertainty regarding employment…

  • For areas of the United States facing significant winter weather…

  • For Pope Francis, during his continued hospitalization…

  • For Muslim neighbors observing Ramadan…

  • For Jewish neighbors celebrating Purim…

  • For those preparing for baptism during the holy season of Lent…

  • For the dignity, autonomy, and safety of women, and in thanksgiving for their gifts and contributions in the world…

  • For all whose civil rights are threatened or erased, especially our transgender neighbors…
    For safety and protection for migrants, and for justice for those who have been deported or forcibly relocated…

  • For those who use God’s gifts of science and medicine to explore cures, preventions, and vaccines…

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Ordination celebrations: March 7-13, 2025

This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

  • Rev. Stephen Talmage, Love of Christ, Mesa, who celebrates 40 years on March 10.

  • Rev. Patsy Koeneke, who celebrates 18 years on March 11.

  • Rev. Bruce Ayers, who celebrates 63 years on March 11.

  • Rev. Steven Crittenden, Epiphany of Christ, Apache Junction, who celebrates 16 years on March 12.

  • Rev. Beth Gallen, New Journey, Fountain Hills, who celebrates 4 years on March 13.

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