We praise you God for the magnificence of your creation. When you rode into Jerusalem and were rebuked for the praises Your disciples sang to You; You said "If they were silent, the very stones would cry out." On a day like today, the very mountains cry out to your Glory.

We thank you for the freedom you've given us to worship you together and openly, and we ask that you not let us take this freedom for granted. In that vain we ask for your protection over the 1800 Christians who are believed to be in Prison in Eritrea. You know much better than we how harshly those believers are treated, please intercede on their behalf, give them strength and hope, and soften the hearts of their captors.

We want to remember those doing your work around the world. We ask you to bless those who you've called to be plowers, sowers and reapers, and to go to all corners of the world to spread the good news.

Lord; we are a new Church and a small church, but we want to be a mighty church. Make us Your church. Make us a church which abounds in Love. Love for one another, for the rest of your church, and for all those who are lost, in Tucson and around the world. Make us a church which goes forth boldly when and where commanded in great faith, a church which clings to Your word uncompromisingly. Make us Lord, a church who knows You, and Knows Your Son. We cry out to you God, and we know that you will answer our call.

Father; when we call to you, we call because we are hurting, we are confused, and we are scared. There are some among us whose families are fracturing. Oh God be the Great Physician we have called you and heal our broken hearts. Many feel the pain in these trying financial times. There are many here who are seeking a job, and several others who are underemployed, furthermore, many of our retired brethren who live on their investments have watched their savings diminish. Oh Abba give us comfort. Heal our broken families, and give us assurance that you will always provide for our needs. Lord we read of your fulfilled promises throughout scripture, yet sometimes our problems seem bigger than the stories we read of Your love. Show us oh Mighty God just how mighty you are. Spread your wings, so that we might take refuge beneath them.

We remember the chronically sick God. Give them peace, be with their families and comfort them. Help us to learn Lord that our time here is temporary, and that eternal glory awaits us. Lord several families here are anxious about their sons and daughters who are in harm's way in Iraq and Afghanistan. Give those solders strength and comfort God. Go before them with a troop of angels and keep them safe. Remind those young men that they are mighty in You, and that they are there to fulfill your mission, not just the missions of the United States.

Father; we lay before you all that troubles us. Many times we don't understand why things happen the way they do, we feel anxious and afraid. But we know that You are sovereign, and that You are good. We believe Lord, help our unbelief. Thank You for hearing our prayers, and thank You for loving us. Go before us next week. Like Peter when he walked on the water towards You, keep our eyes focused on You. In your, loving, gracious and Holy name, Amen.