It is our Birthday. Let all who would forget war reach out in compassion to those who must always remember. May you be pleased with our words and actions and help us to honor you with our respect and moderation. Bless also the new commander, CPT ______________, that as he executes his new responsibilities he will do so with wisdom, courage and strength. And we pray tonight, just as Jesus taught us to do, for our enemies. I thank you for their many, many years of faithful and honorable service to our nation as they have been a part of our military which has brought freedom and peace to many people around the world, while preserving our own. Coast Guard, we are for you. We give you thanks for the honor you have bestowed on the 46th Infantry Regiment in past victory. I thank you for this day and for this occasion which brings us together. In July 1997, the United States Air Force Chaplain Service Institute, Resource Division published this Book of Prayers which is an enormous compilation of prayers for dozens of situations. - O God, this hour revives in us memories of loved . Almighty and everlasting God, look with favor upon the work of our President, God, we thank you for this special day. And Lord, grant them the courage and innovative And thank you for their professors, advisers and everyone else who helped them through their course of study. We are grateful to you for your help each day not only for those of us who deployed but for those who remained here in Germany protecting our backs and caring for our homes. Give him the wisdom, the courage and the strength to be an effective and compassionate leader. I thank you for the friends and family members of these graduates. It comes to us through the labor of our farmers who, like mid-wives, bring your bounty forth from the Guide our commanders and staffs to lead us into victory. Amen. loyalty in their hands. Scan and email the request form to BaseBostonhonorguard@uscg.mil. Coast Guard intercepts wooden boat off Florida Keys with over 20 migrants . As so we leave, just as we have come a people searching and longing for peace. our minds partake of that which is wholesome and pure. many who have assembled here today to pay him/her tribute. Almighty God, we acknowledge your masterful design in all creation and your absolute authority to direct our every AMEN. I thank you for your peace and comfort given to those who lost friends and loved ones on that fateful day and for how you continue to give peace to those who seek it. Father, as we prepare to enter again this War on Terror, I pray that you will be with these Soldiers as well as thee family members. Go with us now, keeping us ever-aware of your presence and your love for us. which assail us. We thank you for their diversity and their unity in mission. We thank you for the peace that you give us, your peacethat can exist within us even when all around us there is no peace. Today, we invoke thy blessings upon this honored ceremony of christening. Amen. Proper documentation must be provided by the next of kin which includes: Photocopy of DD-214, Retirement Certificate, or Honorable Discharge (if prior military). We thank you for your presence with us tonight and every night. and difficult; make us responsive to great things when they call us; when our own powers are inadequate, show us where Amen. of this ship become a part of the living legacy of our great country. funeral and burial at sea requests must be scanned and sent to address listed above. Grant us fair weather for Battle. 3 Give us, O God, the courage to do the things we talk about and to practice the faith we preach. them. We thank you for the freedoms that are ours, including what this assembly today represents. But as joyful as we are for what you have done for us, our celebration is dimmed some as we remember our imprisoned, missing and fallen comrades from this war and wars past; so we also remember them and their families and ask you to provide to those affected your continued help and comfort. the courage to face the often fierce and hostile waters that lie ahead; and your divine protection over them when In God's name we pray. We give you thanks today for your providence for these great soldiers. Thank you for the energy and commitment that it took for them to complete this task that, Im sure, sometimes seemed impossible. May you encourage, strengthen and comfort them as they remember that SGT ___________ gave his life contributing to the strength of our Army. In your precious and holy name I pray, amen. Thank You for Your constant presence and Your care for each of us, no matter where we go and what we do. Thank you also, Lord, for their families and friends who support them in this worthy and honorable profession. May every aspect of this NPB nourish us and cause us to flourish as citizens of our great country. Thank you also for your presence with us here this evening so far, and as we continue to celebrate. As we also seek to be renewed and rejuvenated, attempting to gain resiliency and find meaning in a life that sometimes seems hopeless and futile, I pray that your presence will be especially evident to us this morning and that you will speak to us, and maybe even bring healing to us, as you know best. against us; but we know, too, that thou hast given us the spirit whereby we may be the master of our lives. His/Her consistent positive attitude and willingness to serve will surely be missed. Be with our families this day. May they be patient in adversity, courageous under fire and AMEN. For this, we ask you, Lord, in keeping that we can highlight these years of commitment. May their hearts be won by our love, and may their lives be turned toward your peace. Others will just be starting their watches and working We came tonight, O God, looking back over our shoulder. Almighty God: We make our earnest prayer that thou wilt keep the United States in thy holy protection; that thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large. here to honor our Commander, __________, and to give thanks for his/her devoted and selfless leadership. Their role is to pay tribute to fellow nurses by performing a ceremony at their funeral or memorial service. Thank you for this day you have given us and for this occasion that brings us together as we honor these Service Members who are retiring. AMEN. If you send your request after business hours (weekends or after 1600 weekdays), please call 617-990-6249 for confirmation of received request. Keep us ever-mindful of your love for us which enables us to live each day in the bounty of your blessings. This heritage which provides strong and colorful threads in Americas fabric contributes to not just the beauty of America, but also the strength of our nation and the might of our military. Renew, encourage and bless each one as they faithfully follow their new leaders, moving forward with loyalty and doing their duty with honor. AMEN. Ceremonies include parades, funerals, White House dignitary arrivals, as well as presenting colors at local and official functions. AMEN. I pray that you will continue to be with us, both those here and those traveling home. 6 Heavenly Father, this day we pray that you turn our hearts and our minds to you, that we may listen to your and right so that our freedoms may be ever secured and a source for loving you. Bless this house and for himself/herself and for those who served under his/her leadership. us to bring changes in our lives to a successful ending. May we carry our colors with courage, honor and distinction. -Daryl. I thank you for your presence both on 9/11 and today. Glad to be able to help! Thank you for all those men and women who have gone before us to fight for and defend our freedom. 2 Unto God's gracious mercy and protection, we commit ourselves. 5 Help us, this day, Lord, to transform our day so that we may work eagerly and honestly and know that everything We thank you for this great country and your providential care over us as you have sustained us through many difficult time sin our history. "Being a nurse and helping others are such a privilege, and the honor guard . In your Name we pray. Memorial Day We thank you for moments like these when we dont have to be alone but can gather among others who know, at least to an extent, what we face. Grant them diligence as Guardian Angels. How small our accomplishments seem when compared to the majesty and wonder of your works. For those unaware of life's stormy seas. Soldiers Disseminate Christian Culture in Korea, Todays Chaplain Doesnt Just Punch Your Ticket, Dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, 11 November 1921, Determining Dates of Historic Military Clothing & Equipment, Jewish Service Broadcast from Aachen Germany, Chaplain Assistant and MOH Winner CPL Calvin P. 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Enkindle in our hearts and minds a deep loyalty to righteousness and liberty, that in service of the ideals for which our country was founded we may deal justly with one another and with all peoples of the earth who now are brought ever closer to us through the medium of flight. Positive feedback or notifying us of areas where we can improve is always welcome. Inspire us with your wisdom, that we may appreciate the true nature of Command and the serious consequences that to You, our nation and the United States Coast Guard. withdraw into the cloister for our own safety, but let us be there long enough to find our true center in him who will In thy name we pray. AMEN. labor of free people to bring the Coast Guard Cutter _____________ into being. May we share More power and God Bless always. In 1986, while the FORSCOM Command Chaplain, Chaplain (COL) Matthew Zimmerman compiled a prayer book to inspire, instruct and assist chaplains in their preparation of public prayers., Heres a PDF file of Chaplain Zimmermans Prayer Book:Prayers for Military Chaplains. We join hearts with them in celebration of this significant milestone in their lives. Strengthen us in our resolve to keep faith with all patriots and comrades-in-arms by fearlessly maintaining our liberties so nobly won. We thank you for the beauty and the bounty of our land and for the challenge of our cities. AMEN. 4 Lord, we thank you for this moment to honor a faithful Coast Guard Officer, __________, who has devoted ____ As much as you comfort us who have gathered here today, we pray that in an even greater measure you will comfort Dales family, especially his wifeXxxxx and their three sons Xxxxxx,Xxxxxx and Xxxxx. We thank you for this day and for this ceremony that brings us together, which reminds us not only of the strength of our Armed Forces but also the freedom of our nation. the difficulties of life, the sorrows and hardships, for by them and through them we enter more and more deeply into the Lead us and guide us by thy Good Spirit, strengthen and defend us by thy might, that we may be to our land a sure defense against every enemy. Go with us now as we leave this place but not your presence. We pray tonight for the leaders of this nation, as they seek to restore peace to our world. commitment to excellence in meeting the needs of a new generation. Thank you very much. Strengthen LTC _________________, encourage him, and empower him to command as you would have him command. . Have mercy on us today, and mercy on our loved one who has passed from this life into the next. 1 Almighty God and Creator, in whom we live and move and have our being; you have designed us to work and Finally, Lord, I pray that you will bless this time today with your presence, with the hope that all that we say and do today will honor you and will bless all of us here gathered. Throughout our nations history you have raised up such strong and courageous men to lead the way. God, today we celebrate the lives and deeds of our Marines, our country's faithful guardian in war, its gladiator Last Salute has received many awards and recently participated in conducting funeral honors Continue reading . Thank you for their family members and friends who provided the support and encouragement these graduates needed to finish their course work. If you have some you would like to share that we could post on this page, please send them to TheChaplainKit@gmail.com, we would love to expand this resource! Military funeral honors are available to eligible members of the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard. We are encouraged by their love and support during these trying days. Thank you, Lord, for the strong leadership of CSM ______________ during his time in 5-15. I pray now that you will be with us tonight as we celebrate the successful, continued, execution of our mission and the alliance we enjoy with each other. It is a day to rest from our daily labor. All burials at sea conducted within the First District are limited to the scattering of cremains (cremated remains) only. I pray that you will continue to be with all of them -and their families- as they move on to the next chapter of their lives. The spotlight falls on Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. AMEN. Reward the fruit of their labors in the coming years, through the devoted efforts of those charged with the falling; it is you keeps us from death. I thank you for this day that you have given to us to live and breathe and serve both God and our country. The Colors team has the distinct honor of bearing the National Ensign and the Coast Guard Standard during funeral ceremonies. AMEN. 2 Heavenly Father, thou hast graciously blessed us with a rich, wonderful and good world. All: We light a candle to light the way to a better world for our children and our children's children, and all the children of God. Morning Prayers We thank you for this day that you have given us, and for this Welcome Ceremony for Command Sergeant Major _________________. . - May God remember forever my dear ones, (Name . Finally Lord, we pray that you will bring real peace to our land, so that we can rest in safety and comfort and not have to send our sons and daughters into harms way. Thank you for the good things in life that you give us. When she steams into the harbor People don't flock 'round like bees; For she ain't no grim destroyer, No We must hold firmly to our unity, borne forward now not of tragedy but of loving kindness. AMEN. us all. they always do what is right and ever reject what his wrong. In Your name we pray. Teach me to hold it lightly; not carelessly, but lightly, Name. In times of combat, may we be victorious over our enemies so that a just and lasting peace will reign over your Kingdom. 4 Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm hath bound the restless wave; awaken in us a new appreciation We ask you to keep them semper fidelis - ever faithful to you. of our nation and his/her fellow shipmates. Finally Lord, we pray that you will bring real peace to our land, so that we can rest in safety and comfort and not have to send our sons and daughters into harms way. AMEN. Command at Sea AMEN. In your precious and holy name we pray, amen. women who will provide an essential service to our nation, and our Coast Guard. Ive used this 1 minute standard throughout my time as a chaplain though I usually come in under a minute realizing that the prayer isnt the main event but should enhance (and empower) the main event. No matter the occasion, this is one of the most popular prayers in Christianity. Merciful God, today we remember those who have gone to their eternal home with you. AMEN. shipmates aboard __________, now and in the future. Prayers for Funerals Eternal God and Father Eternal God and Father, we praise you that you have made people to share life together and to reflect your glory in the world. It's a great opener to many somber Christian events. We pray that as we end the formal portion of our evening together that you will continue to be with us and help us each step we take. We ask your blessing upon __________ and his/her family as they close this chapter in their life and begin another. Most Protestant services include prayers and eulogy, a sermon and Biblical scripture readings. May the nightmares of all wars cease, so that healing can take place. But men that sail the ocean In a wormy, rotten craft, When the sea ahead is mountains With a hell-blown gale for his/her career in the Coast Guard. Enable us to always live as those who embody All for one and one for all.. We thank you for all that you do for us, not the least of which is displayed in the Soldiers honored here today. May we be refreshed today - in body and soul. We leave tonight looking forward to the end of this cycle of violence, aware that peace begins with each of us. If thats you, and youre able to pray an effective prayer extemporaneously, keep it up! 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