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4 O God, you alone have no beginning or end. Go with us now, keeping us ever-aware of your presence and your love for us. I also ask that you bless this time together with your presence and pray that all that is said and done today will be a blessing to you as it reflects faithful service to our country, preserving the freedoms of our nation and keeping safe our citizens and friends. May we be renewed today - in mind and spirit. 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. Shore Based Command involved periods of separation from his/her home and family; yet, his/her untiring devotion to duty and service to Sometimes, however, we face situations where we need to get the creative juices flowing or weve been asked to pray at an event that weve never prayed at before so seeing what others have used can be helpful. 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. Thank you also, Lord, for their families and friends who support hem in this worthy and honorable profession. Help us to befriend the friendless and to share our substance with those who PRAYERS FOR THE COAST GUARDPRAYERS FOR THE COAST GUARD These blessings we ask in thy name and for they glory. dangers of their work, stand ready to preserve the cause of freedom with the devotion to duty as those who served before As ___________ and his/her family prepare to leave our community, we ask that their Scan and email the. all things are not arranged for our comfort and our convenience; we know that there will be times when things will go live in a way that brings honor to the Coast Guard, our country, and ourselves. For all that you will do - in and through this Unit both now and in the future - we give you thanks. Provide for her everything that she needs to serve with faithfulness, courage and integrity as she continues the great work that Command Sergeant Major. helpand be completed with your guidance. Thank you for the impact these retirees have undoubtedly had on countless other Service Members as they have modeled, mentored and trained character, competence and commitment both in and out of uniform. For __________, as he/she assumes the challenge of command, we pray that he/she will feel a sense of confidence and 7 Bless us, O Lord, our food and drink which we are about to receive from Your bounty. May this ceremony assist the crew of the __________ to reaffirm their loyalty; renew their vision; and rededicate 0 May every aspect of this NPB nourish us and cause us to flourish as citizens of our great country. We thank you for your comfort and blessings in our lives and for the knowledge that you see our needs, hear our prayers an desire to bless us as your people. Morning PrayersGrace for Meals Commissioning Cutters Small Boats Coast Guard Facility Change 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. 5 As we retire to our beds for rest unto our bodies, we turn to Thee for rest unto our souls. We thank you for our Holocaust Memorial Last Salute is an all veteran, all volunteer Military Funeral Honor Guard serving Southern New Jersey. May their hearts be won by our love, and may their lives be turned toward your peace. 4 Heavenly Father, guide us in our effortshelp us to persevere with faith, With the smiles that won't come off. Thank you for all that he has done for the Squadron and for the Army. 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. Coast Guard Cutter __________. I will be using a few of them as a guideline for my first cadet military ball prayer! today - in word and deed. 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. Renew our sense of unity, hope and faith through times of testing and difficulty. message whenever it comes. We thank you for the faithful service rendered by LTC _________________ during his time in command of 5-15. The Lord bless us, and keep us; the Lord I am not a chaplain but have the honor of giving the invocation and benediction for a JAG dining-out. Coast Guard Prayer Almighty and Everlasting God, Whose hand stills the tumult of the deep, we offer our prayers for those who serve in our coast Guard. AMEN. Be a blessing to us all as we rejoice in their accomplishmentsand may everything bring glory and honor to you. 427 Commercial St. Military Funeral Honors (MFH) Guidance June 2016 Page 3 Other Qualified Veterans Veterans discharged or released with an honorable discharge, or general discharge under honorable conditions, are eligible for MFH. 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. Bless them in these days, encourage them, strengthen them, and help us all to appreciate the special contributions that are theirs. Finally Lord, bless all of those gathered here today, both in-person and online, who are part of the Arctic Wolves family by assignment or in spirit, as we witness the uncasing of the colors and celebrate the official return of the brigade. We give you thanks today for the United States. Thank you again for all of those here, and all the others who are serving both in uniform and as civilians, in the defense of freedom in the Republic of Korea and around the world. 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. 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. These prayers have been taken from the 2nd Western Rivers Prayers for all Occasions, the Chaplains Resource Board, and the Prayers for the Coast Guard. 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. Where can I provide feedback on the Honor Guard? e lq}a;kNvR!h z2r\|@, ag@@[c*\)|600nq_ t -(H330d HK10:$A1 , dignity. Again, I thank you for each graduate and ask that you will not only bless them but give them strength, courage and wisdom for the assignments they will now enter into. Bless this ceremony with your presence, as we are all blessed by your grace. Last Salute has received many awards and recently participated in conducting funeral honors Continue reading . May this ceremony serve as a fitting tribute to these two individuals, AMEN. Thank you also, Lord, for their families and friends who support them in this worthy and honorable profession. "Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. May it bring honor to the Coast Guard and may the memories the unchanging God to bless us during this time of change: us a desire to be found as equally faithful in our duties at the close of our own years of service. untiring faithfulness to the leadership of their new Commanding Officer. Thanksgiving Day I am indebted to Chaplain (COL, Ret.) It is a day to challenge each other to a different kind of excellence. Be for them all that they need you to be just now and continue to provide for them in every way in the days, weeks, months and years ahead that they face life without their husband, father and son. May we share May we feel a sense of With this physical and mental nourishment grant that we may so I ask that all that is said and done today will bring glory and honor to you. Again we pray these things in your name, Amen. We ask you to receive them into your hands. The website is not specifically Christian but rather is dedicated to the history of military chaplaincy. In the name of the one who came and died of us all, amen. 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. 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. Bless this time together with your presence and bless all those who have gathered here. 5 out of 5 stars (251) $ 39.50. Most Viking funerals incorporated some or all of the following: Disposition by flaming ship, funeral pyre, or burial. We pray now Your blessings on this ceremony and all who are attending. 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. in our midst here today, as we share together in this time-honored Coast Guard tradition. Keep each of these soldiers and family members here today safe and rejoicing in the freedom that is ours as Americans. Bless us, Lord, as we fellowship together and share the camaraderie that comes ti ha shared mission and great pride. 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. 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. If you are interested in having more than 6 people attend your Burial at Sea, a contracted commercial boat would be the avenue to pursue (however, they will charge you for the services). of our land, that we may apply ourselves to the great work of keeping alive a sense of freedom. hunger. Grace for Meals Those who have been to sea in ships and dwelled in the shadow of your majestic creation have sensed your divine power. Its Chaplains Ceremonies include parades, funerals, White House dignitary arrivals, as well as presenting colors at local and official functions. 10 Lord, may what we begin today in effort and cooperation be done with your inspirationcontinue with your Your sovereign will established this great country and your strong hand has steadied us during times of difficulty. No matter the occasion, this is one of the most popular prayers in Christianity. Prayer to the Lamb. Please continue to keep your hand upon us, both those who serve now only in their memories and those who daily face their tasks with honor. Continue to be with each of them as they further develop as Soldiers and scouts. How small our accomplishments seem when compared to the majesty and wonder of your works. We are a "nation under God." Prayers to help the Coast Guard. AMEN. Thank you for this time that weve had together: The honors, the entertainment, the laughs, and the good food. In death, nurses take care of one another. courage and sincerity. We thank you for the opportunity to come before you this morning. 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). For those unaware of life's stormy seas. For VFW Post 10380 Members, we also perform a Special VFW Prayer service at the visitation. Renew in us clean spirits, O God, and cheerful hearts, that with all our fellow-men, particularly those whose labors support our own, we may ever grow in mutual respect and helpfulness. 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. Table of Contents It was designed and built with a All this we ask in your Name. BEST U.S. Coast Guard Prayer Aged Parchment Framed Matted PERSONALIZED (with Coin Option) Ad vertisement by JunkandDisorderlyAZ. Preserve them from the dangers of the sea and from the violence of the enemy; We are grateful, too, for All Grades Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade Bless our companionship at this table that it may strengthen Ipray this in the name of my Savior, Jesus Christ. Be with AMEN. 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. For you, O God, are the lighthouse that lights our paths, the compass that directs our lives, the anchor that sustains 3. Be May Attune our hearts anew, O God, to your presence with us today as we gather for this Change of Command Ceremony. . We pray that he will feel a warm welcome in 5-15 CAV. to follow in the years ahead. All of this we ask in your Name. Bless this time, bless all here gathered, and we pray that all that is said and done today will also be a blessing to you. Thank you, Father, for all those with Hispanic background who are a part of what makes America great. I thank you for all of those involved in this task before us, from the newest private to the most experienced officer, and pray for each of them that they will be protected as they perform their duties but also that they will be blessed because of the significance of our mission. 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. We call upon the presence and power of 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 Bless this house and Benedictions were oppressed by the myth of the Aryan superman; those whose bodies were enslaved in labor camps under the slogan "Work I also pray that you will be with Command Sergeant Major Xxxxxx as she takes on this challenge. Give us, tonight, a very special sense of personal pride Father, it is your blessings poured out on us that cause us to rejoice. And we pray that You keep all of us strong and vigilant as we guard the frontiers of freedom around the world. Help them to turn to you as they need the strength to go on; and the courage to face another day. I first pray, dear Lord, that you will be present with us this morning and that this ceremony will be pleasing to you. Help us to stop and catch our breath - to give you thanks for these moments in our lives. His/her duties often All of this we ask in the name of Him whose service of Thee enriched us all. Today we earnestly pray for your anointing upon these two individuals. Finally, to the coxswains who will lead the men and women of the crew, christen their hearts with an abundant portion 4 Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm hath bound the restless wave; awaken in us a new appreciation - O God, this hour revives in us memories of loved . day is a new one - never mundane nor routine - but given to us by the gracious hand of God. Honor their devotion and sacrifice. and lawful missions. May we never forget their sacrifice. Thank you for SGM _______________s time in the CSM seat, as he stood in the gap and maintained effective operations in 5-15. Bless with wisdom, guidance, and understanding all those 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. In your most holy Name we pray. Remind us, though, of the fragility of our existence and help us to remember that life is a gift and that each Keep us faithful to the Regiment, to the Army, to the United States and to you. We pray this in sense of the incredible commitment and sacrifice required of those who go down to the sea in ships, and the families and We ask you to bestow your blessings upon our regiment. For all requests outside of the area's listed above, please click on the link below. 1 We pause at the ending of the day to thank thee, O God, for life itself; for the wonders of existence, Please see the Department of Veterans Affairs website for more information. I am a chaplain and commenting from that perspective. Glad to be able to help! May we be re-dedicated White gloves should be worn by the Auxiliary Honor Guard. 6. . Help us to be ever mindful of your presence with us and your desire to know us personally. We welcome you as our unseen The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary should make known through normal channels of com- . we pray. We recognize your provision of all things. 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. God, we thank you for this special day. Bless him as he moves on to be better prepared to prepare others for service in the Army. We pray this in your 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. of Command Ceremony. Testament expressed, "There is a time plant and a time to uproot." A copy of this letter should be sent to the regional coordinator as closure for the file. You have been God to us from the Mexican border to the trenches of France. May that pride be obvious to all with whom we come in contact. other camps. AMEN. Father, hold all of the troopers of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment in the palm of your almighty hand and protect us in the shadow of your wings. 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. If you send your request after business hours (weekends or after 1600 weekdays), please call 617-990-6249 for confirmation of received request. May we be refreshed today - in body and soul. If outdoor and not in uniform, a civilian salute is rendered in the same situations. years of his life to the service of his country. The tragedy of February 26 is bringing out inconsistencies in search and rescue operations . Bless him and his family as they seek to be an inspiration to the soldiers and families of the Squadron. We give you thanks, Lord, for those who dedicated their efforts in the planning, organization and commissioning of They celebrate the . Flags are available free of charge from the Department of Veterans Affairs at your local post office or any VA regional office. vessels When the icy northers blow. 3 God, give us the will and the desire to launch out into deep waters and to aim for the goals that are high We thank you for your presence and love which helps us to endure through difficult times. 3 Give us, O God, the courage to do the things we talk about and to practice the faith we preach. Keep safe in Thy care all who are bound to us by ties of love, or friendship, or responsibility, and grant that by no carelessness on our part may their happiness or welfare be cast away. Coast Guard, we are for you. Cemetery Prayer # 2. We thank you for the contributions of women throughout our nations history and specifically within our Army. Make of us modern wise men who dare to serve Thee from the heat of Vietnam to the pavement of our cities. of the people of our country and for the spirit of justice that shapes our nation. Thank you so much for this Chaplain Kit Book of Prayer. oppressed; for we are all worthy of your protection because of the dignity you have bestowed upon us. Grant that its innovations and service be used to improve the difficulties of life, the sorrows and hardships, for by them and through them we enter more and more deeply into the For __________, we ask that his/her loyalty and faithful dedication to duty continue to serve as a legacy for his/her Thank you for your presence and protection among those who deployed, as situations changed, safety concerns grew, and the length of deployment increased, all while the leaders and Soldiers stayed focused on their mission, bringing to conclusion a successful deployment. 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. We ask all this in your powerful, loving and matchless name, amen. 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. Thank you for your presence with us here today, and for all that we have heard to inspire and encourage us. Additionally, we give you thanks for the help that you provided our spouses and children while we were away. to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Amen. The Funeral and Graveside Services were removed from the original version to be included in the Memorial Guide. Help us to be secure in your love so that Grateful for the 15th Cavalry Regiment-its history and role in preserving our freedom. and difficult; make us responsive to great things when they call us; when our own powers are inadequate, show us where In your precious and holy name I pray, Amen. Thank you for this day that you have given to us and for this occasion that brings us together which reminds us of the strength of our military and the freedom it defends, as well as the role the Arctic Wolves play in the defense of that freedom while here in Alaska as well as when deployed around the world. We give to you the thanks and praise that flows from our hearts as we celebrate our return to Germany and reunion with our family and friends. May you continue to watch over our departing Merciful God, today we remember those who have gone to their eternal home with you. We humbly ask all these things in your holy presence, Amen. Change of Command makes you free" and those whose lives were extinguished in the camps of Dachau, Auschwitz, Bergen-Blesen, and a hundred Your blessings on this ceremony with your presence and your love so that Grateful the. 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