This week we ask you to hold in prays these people and places in all that you say and do:

Pastors that are in transition in ministry. View the appointments as of July 1, 2019 here. 
Camp staff and campers at our United Methodist camps. View camp information here. 
Children in government holding facilities. Resources for Sunday of Solidarity here. 
Our nation as we celebrate Independence Day:

Almighty God, you rule all the peoples of the earth.
Inspire the minds of all women and men to whom you have committed
   the responsibility of government and leadership
   in the nations of the world.
Give to them the vision of truth and justice,
   that by their counsel all nations and peoples may work together.
Give to the people of our country
   zeal for justice and strength of forbearance,
   that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will.
Forgive our shortcomings as a nation;
   purify our hearts to see and love the truth.
We pray all these things through Jesus Christ. Amen.
(ANDY LANGFORD, U.S.A., 20TH CENT.)
View liturgy resources, from Discipleship Ministries, for Independence Day here.