O GOD, Almighty and merciful, who healest those that are broken in heart, and turnest the sadness of the sorrowful to joy; Let thy fatherly goodness be upon all that thou hast made. Remember in pity such as are this day destitute, homeless, or forgotten of their fellow-men. Bless the congregation of thy poor. Uplift those who are cast down. Mightily befriend innocent sufferers, and sanctify to them the endurance of their wrongs. Cheer with hope all discouraged and unhappy people, and by thy heavenly grace preserve from falling those whose penury tempteth them to sin; though they be troubled on every side, suffer them not to be distressed; though they be perplexed, save them from despair. Grant this, O Lord, for the love of him, who for our sakes became poor, thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
A prayer in particular for the Veterans who are Homeless
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Thanks for this, Kendall. Those of us here in Pittsburgh pray and give thanks for the ministry of Mike Wurschmidt and all those associated with the Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship, who have dedicated themselves to the work of providing shelter, social support, and most of all spiritual nurture for homeless veterans. On this Veterans’ Day, if anybody wanted to crack open a discretionary fund checkbook and make a special gift to Shepherd’s Heart, sending to P. O. Box 7218, Pittsburgh 15213, I know that would be a most meaningful offering . . . .
Bruce Robison
A number of comunities are holding a Memorial Service for the Homeless on December 21. I’m going to a planning meeting for the Asheville commemoration Tuesday and will report. I’d be interested in hearing from others in communities where these services are to be held.
Amen!
Thank you, Kendall!
Amen.