Give thanks as the ELCA celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2013 and pray that the church will continue to help where it is needed in the world 

For healing  

• Pray with thanksgiving for David Johnson who is responding well following a bone marrow transplant
• For Annika's friend, Ian, as a bone marrow donor is sought
• For those who are recovering, Arthur, David, Jose 
• For those who struggle with issues of mental health 
• For those recently diagnosed and those living with cancer: Geri, Jeff, Pam, Kirsten, Anne, Juana

For those who grieve the loss of parents

For the Chapel Council, for current, continuing members and for new members who are invited to bring their gifts of leadership to bear

For those who continue to rebuild their lives following Hurricane Sandy

For those who walk with and care for those who are ill

For university, college, and seminary students and faculty who are returning to campuses here and across the country in preparation for intersession and second semester classes

For those who work for peace throughout the world that their efforts might bear fruit