This Veterans’ Day, as we grapple with the painful reality of war, it is our prayer and hope that our whole world would one day know God’s peace. The litany for today’s devotional was adapted from “A Litany for Veterans,” The Rev. Tom Williams Whitefish Bay, Wis. and published by the ELCA as part of a worship resource for Veterans Day. A Prayer for Veterans Day. Lord God, Almighty Father, creator of mankind and author of peace, as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, we ask you to bless the members of our armed forces. Give them courage, hope and strength. May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing. Veterans Day Worship. November 5th, 2012. By Ministry Matters. Add to Bin. Many churches like to incorporate a small Veteran's Day observance into worship the Sunday before the Nov. 11 holiday. This year, the eleventh itself is a Sunday, so a prayer or other recognition may be even more appropriate, keeping in mind that our worship is directed ... *This liturgy was prepared for Veterans Day 2018, which was also the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1, by (then) CPT Jenna Moon, the Chaplain of the 321st Ordnance Battalion in Cross Lanes, WV. In 2018, she had been serving in the military for 16 years and was the former pastor of three United Methodist churches in Grantsville MD. There are prayers in The Book of Worship and in the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church that could be used or adapted. In keeping with the traditions of our nation since the early days of observing Armistice Day and Veterans' Day, services are best held in a civic space or in a place in the cemetery where veterans are buried. November 11, 2021. 6:24 am. Litany and Prayer for Veterans Day. For those who in all times and places have been true and brave, and have lived upright lives and ministered to others. WE GIVE YOU THANKS, O GOD. For those who served their country and those who gave even their lives in that service. WE GIVE YOU THANKS, O GOD. Congress approved this change and on June 1, 1954, November 11 became a day to honor all American veterans, where ever and whenever they had served. Resources for Worship “Suggestions for Observing Veterans’ Day (November 11) in Worship” including a listing of hymns, scripture and a litany. From the United Methodist Church. A worship resource for Veterans Day is available in PDF and Word formats and includes several prayers and hymn suggestions that may be incorporated in worship on the Sunday closest to Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Congregation resources for Veterans Day and care for veterans can be found on ELCA.org. A Litany for Veterans. Leader: We pause to remember those who go to war in our name. Congregation: We give thanks for courage, for love of country, for those who work to bring peace to our world. L: Remind us, Oh God, that the goal of any war need be justice and peace. C : On this day, we pause in worship to give thanks to God for veterans.
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