The following was offered at services last Sunday.
We pray for the survivors, victim families, and all of the officials who must deal with the aftermath of the mass shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday evening:
Gracious God and Father, though Your Son, Jesus Christ, came to bring us Your heavenly peace, violence and cruelty still rage among Your children on earth. Heal the wounds that have been inflicted both in body and spirit among the many victims in Las Vegas. Open Your fatherly heart and bountiful hand to help all in need. We pray for all those who serve the cause of peace as they go about their duties working in the aftermath of this crime that they may be protected from all harm and danger. Since You are Judge over all, guide the civil authorities charged with the investigation of this horrific crime so that if there are any other responsible parties in addition to the shooter, they will be brought to justice. Give those who must now heal from their wounds and the families of all the victims patience in their waiting, comfort in their loss and lead all to find hope in Your Word of resurrection and life; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen.