Coast Guard Day Eternal God and Creator, we gather today to commission the _____________________________ and dedicate the men and As much as you comfort us who have gathered here today, we pray that in an even greater measure you will comfort the families and loved ones of those who have fallen. Most of the time chaplains dont need help with prayers, its what we do. Additionally, we give you thanks for the help that you provided our spouses and children while we were away. Coast Guard men and women, who looked to him/her for leadership and guidance over the years, is clearly evidenced by the We thank you for this day and for your blessings that come with it. Military Funeral Honors Requests for Honor Guard: We require at least 72 hours notice to facilitate the Honor Guard Funeral Details submitted request. If you send your request after business hours (weekends or after 1600 weekdays), please call 617-990-6249 for confirmation of received request. Today we especially give thanks for those who served their country in its hour of need, and for our fallen comrades, Thank you for their commitment to the United States that brings them to this point in history along side the many who have served before them. Be with us all as we celebrate the great accomplishments of these graduates and as we seek to please you in all that we do. We pray that you will bless them, Lord, for their unselfish service; bless them abundantly for the hardships they faced, for the sacrifices they made. PRAYER BOOK COMMITTEE. I pray that they will be extremely blessed for their effort and excellence and that they will be an inspiration to everyone gathered herethat each one of us will aspire to do better in our appointed tasks. Bless all who have gathered here today. We thank you for your presence and love which helps us to endure through difficult times. Independence Day Bless this ceremony with your presence, as we are all blessed by your grace. 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 families and friends of all of the brigade Service Members as they have provided support, encouragement and prayers for those deployed and at home. May you encourage, strengthen and comfort them as they remember that SGT ___________ gave his life contributing to the strength of our Army. Again we thank you for this time together and for all who have gathered here today. Be with assurance when he/she turns to you for guidance in those lonely moments of decision. And Also for those who will come in the futurethose who are now training to be the Armys finest. Morning Prayers Feel free to use as-is or adapt to best fit your situation. Prayers to keep them safe. The spotlight falls on Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. All of this we ask in your Name. In your Name we pray. shipmate and his/her family into your eternal and loving care. Continue to be with each one so that their decisions will be infused with your wisdom. Donnie Oliver Lewis, 88 of Otway, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Carteret Health Care. Upon completion of the ceremony, the Sector coordinator will send a letter to the family stating where and when the ceremony took place. SE Washington DC 20593-7907 E-Mail Updates Most of these prayers are original to me, though a few have been adapted from other prayers passed on to me or that I found online. Please dont let us soon forget our comrades, friends and family who have fallen, but help us to honor their sacrifice through our lives lived for your glory. More power and God Bless always. Be with We recall those whose spirits Thank you for all that they have done to see their battalions, and the brigade as a whole, experience mission success both at home and abroad. It is our Birthday. funeral and burial at sea requests must be scanned and sent to address listed above. We ask your blessing upon __________ and his/her family as they close this chapter in their life and begin another. Cemetery Prayer # 4. Its stated purpose is to provide the Air Force Chaplain Service with a resource of prayers relevant to the varied occasions they encounter in military ministry. One editorial note: it seems the order or arrangement of the pdf file is out of order, which many of the preliminary sections being at the end. AMEN. Change of Command In God's name we pray. us now and always. meaning of existence. You are welcome, Im glad you found something useful! AMEN. when the time comes. 4 May our days be filled with laughter and love, May our lives overflow with fulfillment and satisfaction, AMEN. in the past, and may we look forward to the wonderful blessings that are to come. Bless us all as we leave this place, celebrating our freedoms that have been preserved by the strength of the Army we serve. AMEN. Father, we freely offer to you our hands today that youwill take hold of them and protect us, help us, and go with uswe will not fear. We give You thanks today for the many years of service and sacrifice of all of our retirees and their family members who have made tremendous sacrifices of their own in support of the Army and the nation, and in furthering the cause of freedom worldwide. helpand be completed with your guidance. Thank you for their love and support which enabled these officers to successfully complete their studies. Enkindle within us a flame As we have remembered the many who lost their lives through the evil actions of a few, I pray that we few, will be a source of life and hope for many as we live our lives in such a way that reflect the goodness in our world rather than the despair. As ___________ and his/her family prepare to leave our community, we ask that their We call upon the presence and power of In an email he sent out to us chaplains on 8 June 2004, he encouraged us: For ceremonies, graduations, parades, Changes of Command, memorial ceremonies and other functions where we provide public invocations or prayers and Soldiers are in formation on the field, prayers should be less than one minute in length. Lord, watch over those military men and women on American and foreign soils this day, who knowing the real and potential Give to us your peace that we can know even in the midst of turmoil. As such, we believe that this is a Just War that you allow, so help us to boldly, but compassionately, to accomplish the mission assigned to us. AMEN. Positive feedback or notifying us of areas where we can improve is always welcome. We pray this in your name. Base Boston Written and submitted by AMEN. We thank you for giving us another day that we can serve you and that we can gather together for this ceremony. Grant that its innovations and service be used to improve President John F. Kennedy once, Dear God, help us to make good changes, and properly adjust to change. 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. 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. Thank you, also, for each one who has made the time and exerted the effort to be here today to be part of this noble effort. Cemetery Prayer # 2. We thank you now for [Name], for all that we saw of your goodness and love in his/her life and for all that he/she means to each one of us. Bless also the new commander, CPT ______________, that as he executes his new responsibilities he will do so with wisdom, courage and strength. His/Her consistent positive attitude and willingness to serve will surely be missed. We must hold firmly to our unity, borne forward now not of tragedy but of loving kindness. The goal of the Coast Guard's Community Relations is to foster positive relationships within the communities we live and operate. All of this we ask in God's name. Bless them for all that they have given up and all that they will give to keep our country free from terror; and other people free form oppression. His/her duties often by interreligious prayer led by the imam of the Cutro mosque, Mustafa Achik, and by the bishop of Crotone, Angelo Raffaele Panzetta. Throughout our nations history you have raised up such strong and courageous men to lead the way. We are encouraged by their love and support during these trying days. 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. Thank you too for the friends and family members gathered here. AMEN. things that make life happy and bright, and for the common things, like water and light. We pray that he will feel a warm welcome in 5-15 CAV. Reward the fruit of their labors in the coming years, through the devoted efforts of those charged with the We are gathered again in celebration of the safe return of 3-159 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion from Iraq. Morning PrayersGrace for Meals Commissioning Cutters Small Boats Coast Guard Facility Change 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. We ask you to help us to remember the courage and the heroic achievements of past Brave Riflemen who served you and now entrust the lineage of our regiment to us. This prayer we offer in thy Name. Now, O God, today we pray for your presence in this ceremony. 3. It is a day Augmenting Military Service Branch (Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard). We invite you to join with us today that this not be just a gathering of people together, but a gathering of people togetherin the presence of Almighty God. Finally, I pray that you will bless this time that we share together with your presence, and pray that our words and deeds today will be pleasing to you; and Lord, I ask that you continue to bless us, the United States Army and the the United States of America. Military funeral honors are available to eligible members of the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard. earth. Prayer For A Deceased Veteran Dear Lord, Today we honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country. The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace (Numbers 6:22). The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard represents the Commandant, the Military District of Washington and the United States Coast Guard through ceremonial operations held before world leaders and dignitaries. Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain these immoderate rains with which we have had to contend. Thank You for Your constant presence and Your care for each of us, no matter where we go and what we do. May we be re-dedicated I ask now that you will particularly bless those participating in the program, in the hope that everything that is said and done will be pleasing to you. Strengthen us in our resolve to keep faith with all patriots and comrades-in-arms by fearlessly maintaining our liberties so nobly won. us, to uphold us; before us, to direct us; behind us, to keep us from straying; round about us, to defend us. Lord, Delta Troop has seen a lot of good times and a few bad ones this cycleand you have been with them through it all. I am a chaplain and commenting from that perspective. AMEN. Grant them accuracy while searching about. Memorial Day Throughout our nations history you have raised up strong and courageous men and women to lead the way in the defense of freedom, those willing to put their lives on the line for that freedom. A Prayer to Say On the Day of a Person's Death or Burial - O God, Whose property is always to have mercy . The Casket Team consists of six members who . women who are called to serve in support of their leadership, the need to establish a standard of excellence for others Give him the wisdom, the courage and the strength to be an effective and compassionate leader. 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! and appreciation for the awesome demands, responsibilities and sacrifices our nation places upon those Coast Guard We thank you for the freedoms that are ours as Americans and for those who have fought and died to provide and protect those freedoms for us. 1 Almighty God and Creator, in whom we live and move and have our being; you have designed us to work and Glad to be able to help! On this day we ask for your presence with us as the command of the 5th Squadron, 15th Cavalry Regiment is handed over. A fewthoughts aboutprayers: Some chaplains bristle at the thought of writing a prayer or praying a written prayer. We thank you for the beauty and the bounty of our land and for the challenge of our cities. years of his life to the service of his country. of your providence, in this particular moment of U. S. Coast Guard history, you have made it possible for the skill and hbbd``b`$V X * I 6Xy BDu\ oA@QHpEKW?c`&@ C 3 Bless this house and AMEN. We come to you this evening with grateful hearts: Grateful for this great country and the freedom we share. Shore Based Command May this ceremony leave us with I invite you to be present with us this afternoon and pray that everything that is said and done will e pleasing in your sight. Name. Remind us, though, of the fragility of our existence and help us to remember that life is a gift and that each Please bless with Your protecting hand, my children and my wife. For more unique or high-visibility events, Ill usually write out a prayer to ensure that it fits within the programs themeand I dont forget anything. Grant that their soundings and markings shall be. Thank you for your presence with us tonight, as well as your help all along the way. Go with us now, I pray, and empower us to do good both when on duty and off, remembering that our faithful service can be the model that others follow to excellence. Remind us to be mindful of the fat that we fight against those who seek to do us harm, that we go to preserve our freedom and to provide freedom for others. We pray tonight for the leaders of this nation, as they seek to restore peace to our world. Military Funeral Honors POCs. May we never forget the price that has been paid for our freedom and grant us the courage to protect what you have give us. We are grateful for his/her many years of faithful service and for his/her spouse, ______, who has sacrificed much Thank you also, Lord, for their families and friends that stand behind them cheering them on to success. Thank you for SGM _______________s time in the CSM seat, as he stood in the gap and maintained effective operations in 5-15. loved ones who stand behind them. Inspire us with your wisdom, that we may appreciate the true nature of Command and the serious consequences that We thank you for your continued guidance over the destiny of our Regiment of Mounted Riflemen and pray that each of us as Cavalry Troopers will follow your direction throughout our lives. 3 Almighty God, help us to remember that freedom does not automatically perpetuate itself, that we have to 372 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<0356E7FB656EA447BD703B8C06249328><245641623E92B447AA45612B336D356D>]/Index[356 35]/Info 355 0 R/Length 82/Prev 82334/Root 357 0 R/Size 391/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream We need a copy of the DD-214 or discharge papers along with the request form or we will not be able to process your request. for his/her career in the Coast Guard. As so we leave, just as we have come a people searching and longing for peace. AMEN. Be with them as they continue in their training to be all that you have made them to be and all that our country needs them to be. As you feed our bodies so may Your sovereign will established this great country and your strong hand has steadied us during times of difficulty. honorably in service to you, our nation, and the United States Coast Guard. execution of its mission. May we continue Being the sensitive chaplain he was, Chaplain Dukes added. liberty and dedicated to the principle that all men and women are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights __________. that they may be a safeguard unto the United States of America, and a security for such as sail upon the seas in peaceful We thank thee for I thank you for this day you have given us and for this occasion that we gather together to celebrate the alliance which exists between the United States and the Republic of Korea, particularly tonight- in the Intelligence community. May they, Today is a time for change (in/for)__________. We thank you for our we would like them to do for us. AMEN. Father, give us the strength and wisdom to learn from their example, to uphold freedom and life at home and around the world. You are very welcome. For the Navy 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. I thank you for this day and for this occasion which brings us together. In your Name and difficult; make us responsive to great things when they call us; when our own powers are inadequate, show us where Merciful God, today we remember those who have gone to their eternal home with, We pray that their memories may inspire us to serve you and our fellow human, Gracious Lord of the harvest, in love you give us this day to be our joy and our, We thank you for the beauty and the bounty of our land and for the challenge of, For all we have spoken, and all that we keep in our hearts, accept our, Lord our God, we give thanks to you for the great land of our birth with all its, Today we especially give thanks for those who served their country in its hour, Lord, watch over those military men and women on American and foreign soils this, Grant your continued Divine care over the family members who are called upon, God, our Father, on this Independence Day, we pause for a few moments to give. Strengthen LTC _________________, encourage him, and empower him to command as you would have him command. I obviously want to say a prayer that is appropriate for a group setting and not how I personally pray. Support us in the day of battle, and in the time of peace keep us safe from all evil: endow us with courage and loyalty, and grant that in all things we may serve thee and our country without reproach. in our lives. with our colleagues in far away and lonely posts on land, in the air, as well as those on and under the sea. We thank you for this day that you have given us, and for this Welcome Ceremony for Command Sergeant Major _________________. Thank you, now for CSM _________________. they are called upon to go in harms way to rescue foundering souls from their pride or peril. 4 Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm hath bound the restless wave; awaken in us a new appreciation Heavenly Father, guide us in our effortshelp us to persevere with faith, serve those in need - but also in the wisdom of leadership. I thank you for the friends and family members of these graduates. us all. Funeral, prayer services scheduled to honor slain . We thank you, O God, for the wisdom inherent in the Change of Command Ceremony, For __________, we ask that his/her loyalty and faithful dedication to duty, For __________, as he/she assumes the challenge of command, we pray that he/she, May the crew of the __________continue to set a standard of excellence which, Those who have been to sea in ships and dwelled in the shadow of your majestic, As the mantle of responsibility is transferred to __________, bless him/her with, Eternal God, today we gather together to bid farewell to the Commanding Officer, As we participate in this ceremony let us not forget your presence here. Scan and email the request form (link) to D14-DG-M-SI-BASEHono-HonorGuard@uscg.mil please send all request within business hours M-F 0700-1500. AMEN. You are eternally without change. How small our accomplishments seem when compared to the majesty and wonder of your works. 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