We come together to lift up and pray for the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives on September 11th. Lord, their lives will never be forgotten, and our hearts go out to those who lost someone dear from the events of that day. Those left behind were robbed of such important and valuable people, Lord. Be present among them in their grief, and Lord, we pray that those surrounding them would offer kindness where they can. That they would be able to celebrate the precious lives of those who died with honor.
May sweet memories of good times be shared and recalled, and may there be a sense of peace in knowing they do not grieve their loss alone. The St. Ephrem School community in Bensalem also gathered today for a memorial prayer service in front of that parish's church. Help us never to forget the memory of those lost to the events of 9/11.
Lord, they did not die in vain, and we pray with genuine and sincere hearts that their legacies would go on to endure. We think of the courageous souls of Flight 93, who fought back towards the hijackers to spare more lives, giving the ultimate sacrifice in doing so. Lord, we pray for the memories of those who lost their lives to rescue, help, and save others, such as the firefighters, the police, and the civilians who offered a hand. May their bravery be remembered and not just a footnote in history books.
And Lord, we pray for the innocent victims who were killed that heartbreaking day. We thank You for the mark they left on this earth, and we celebrate the impact they had on us as friends, family, and neighbors. Even if we did not know them personally, they mattered to the story of our world, and we thank You for them. Help us not to lose sight with time of these souls; help us become ever mindful that they were made in Your image and that their lives held such great value. Help their stories to be told again and again, and may we feel pushed to share them with those who were not even alive on September 11, 2001, so that they too may come to admire and respect the fallen.
We sincerely ask that the memories of those who have passed on would not be erased from this age. On this 20th anniversary, I invite you to join me in praying for those impacted by the tragic events of 9/11. I encourage you to pray for the families that lost loved ones in the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, Flight 93, and in rescue and recovery efforts.
I ask you to join me in praying for the healing of our nation from all forms of evil, division, and fear. And I also encourage you to join me in praying for our world, that all would experience the redemptive freedom of faith, justice, and healing found in Jesus. May we be committed to the work and witness of the Eternal Kingdom where there will be "no more tears, no more death, no more mourning, no more crying, no more pain." A time when the dwelling place of God will be with humanity. So many were killed due to the terrorist attacks on 9/11, but others were left with life-altering injuries and long-term mental effects. What they endured and witnessed was traumatizing and distressing; Lord, we pray for continued healing for their bodies and hearts. We pray that what was intended in pure evil would not have the final word upon these survivors.
We pray that You would surround them and pour out Your Spirit upon them. Lord, we pray that their stories, their experiences, and what they have seen will be used to inspire healing and peace in the time to come. Please help them as this date passes again, and Lord, we thank You that they are here to live among us.
Several local events will recall the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Also, the flag of the United States should be flown at half staff on Saturday in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of those attacks. Years have passed, but the events of September 11th will not be forgotten. As the anniversary comes about, let us take on the heart posture of peace towards our fellow man, and let us come before the Lord God Almighty to pray for our neighbors, our nation, and our world. Ask the Lord this day how you can honor those who lost their lives and how you can serve the Kingdom of God here on earth.
Let us be ever mindful to pray for peace and to boldly come before the Lord to invite His Spirit to be among us. It is hard to believe that it has been twenty years since the events of September 11, 2001. It stands as memory etched within our lives forever as if time stood still. Everyone has a story of what they were doing the day such a horrific tragedy occurred, and that pain still resonates deeply within. It is a bond that we share not only as Americans but also as members of the human race. The day that began as just another Autumn day but left us shaken to our cores.
Although it has been two decades, let us come together in prayer so that we may never forget the lives lost, the families affected, and the memory of September 11th. 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Grant that those whose lives were spared may live so that the lives lost here may not have been lost in vain. Comfort and console us, strengthen us in hope, and give us the wisdom and courage to work tirelessly for a world where true peace and love reign among nations and in the hearts of all. Former Wing Commander of Kirtland Airbase General Eric Froehlich was in the Pentagon that Tuesday morning in 2001. General Froehlich and Mrs. Stephanie Froehlich will both share their firsthand accounts about the impact this event had on their lives as officers in the Airforce, on their family story, and what it means to never forget.
September 12th was met with unity and grief that we all shared. It is still something we share as a people; it is a reminder of how fragile and precious life truly is. We pray that Your Spirit would pour out among us and that through and by You, there would be a common heart, a common goal, and a common desire for peace and kindness towards one another. Let us not lose sight of what is important in this life and help us love one another as You truly love us. We pray that You would give them wisdom and discernment as they tackle events and dilemmas as they unfold. We pray that You would inspire this nation to be a nation under God, one that seeks to glorify, honor, and praise You.
This nation has so much to offer, and Lord, we pray for our nation to truly be a City on a Hill. God of all nations, look with favor upon this great nation as we remember the tragic terrorist attacks of 9/11. Be our source of strength, healing and comfort as our wounds still bleed. St. Katharine Drexel School in Holland will hold an outdoor prayer service Friday afternoon, with students placing small American flags near the school's main sign in remembrance of the attack's victims.
Also on Friday at 1 p.m., students at St. Albert the Great Catholic School, Huntingdon Valley, will pray a decade of the rosary over the school's public address system. A house of prayer for all people, and a center for social justice, the arts and service. "My thoughts and prayers — and those of my family and the entire nation — remain with the victims, survivors and families affected, as well as the first responders and rescue workers called to duty,'' she said.
WASHINGTON — Churchgoers around the United States marked the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with moments of silence, special prayer services and Masses. Please join us on September 11, 2021, as we remember the 20th anniversary of the day we now call Patriots Day. Together we will remember the lives of those lost and honor the memory of the heroes who went into the smoke-filled halls of the Pentagon, the stairwells of the twin towers, or got out of their seats on Flight 93.
Come remember and pray for the victims of September 11 on its 20th Anniversary. We will be gathering outside of the Granito Center at the tree planted in honor of the victims of the terrorist attack. There is also a cross there made from the steel of the South Tower of the World Trade Center. And in a defiant message to mark the anniversary, the prime minister said while the terror threat remained, people refused "to live in permanent fear". As we observe the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, we remember all those affected by the events and reflect on the impact of the tragedy on our community, nation and world.
To mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, a brief prayer service will be led by the pastors of St. Catherine's, St. Peter's and the Community Church. To the survivors, grant healing in every sense, as thou didst strengthen and heal the confessors. To those related to and aiding the survivors and the families of the fallen, grant the strength and compassion Thou didst instill in Thine adopted father Joseph, who was Thy guardian in Thine earthly youth. Our hearts continue to grieve as we approach the 20th anniversary of the series of four coordinated terrorist attacks carried out in the United States, resulting in 2,977 fatalities and thousands of injuries on September 11, 2001.
Even with the passing of years we remain aware of the devastating loss of life and trust, as well as the fragility of our common life. We have seen how easily buildings can fall and how quickly lives can end. As we remember 9/11, may it remind us that you are our only true security.
Give us your strength to face the memory of this attack and the changes it made in our lives. Give us your compassion to help each other and recognize need around the world. The Rev. Rebecca Collison, pastor at Mariner's Bethel United Methodist Church in Ocean View, will host a special prayer event on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Twenty years ago we came together across religious, political, social and ethnic lines to stand as one people to heal wounds and defend against terrorism. As we face today's challenges of people out of work, families struggling, and the continuing dangers of wars and terrorism, let us summon the 9/11 spirit of unity to confront our challenges. Let us pray that the lasting legacy of 9/11 is not fear, but rather hope for a world renewed. We pray today for the continued healing of all those suffering emotional and physical scars. May your spirit breathe new breath into clouded lungs, new life into troubled minds, and new warmth into broken hearts, so that all may feel wrapped in your loving embrace. May we move from suffering to hope, from brokenness to wholeness, from anxiety to courage, from death to life, from fear to love, and from despair to hope.
If you are able, please join us for our annual 9/11 Commemoration Service on September 11th at 8pm on the Baseball Field. This will be a time of meditation and reflection as we come together to remember all of the lives lost and pray for the future of our nation and the world. As I reflect on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I'm sobered by the many innocent lives lost, the destruction caused by violent and misguided passion, and the division caused by fear. But I am simultaneously inspired by the courage of many that jumped into action and the countless individuals that volunteered their time and resources to help others.
I am also reminded of the deep need we have for redemption, restoration, and wholeness that comes from the Supreme Reconciler and Peacemaker, Jesus Christ. After Col. Breen's talk, students assembled outside for a memorial service led by campus minister Father John Masson. The ceremony included a student performance of "Taps," as well as the national anthem and a folding of the U.S. flag. I live in San Francisco with my spouse, beloved dog, Max, and also presently with my father with ALS.
I am an attorney for the State of California, working in environmental and public utilities law. I was not raised with a religious tradition but was thrilled to find the Episcopal Church as an adult. I joined Grace in 2009, being baptized then at the Easter Vigil. Like many others this year, I took up bicycling with a renewed vigor and otherwise am cooking or baking for comfort. 2020 was quite a first full year to have returned to San Francisco from Sacramento and to have been elected to the Deanery. I hope for a safer 2021 allowing for meetings and connections beyond the virtual screen as I get integrated into the community and as still a relative newcomer to the church, to better understand and contribute to church governance.
I appreciate the opportunity and would be honored to continue to serve. My church was less than a block away, my neighbors included my priest and his family. My Sunday school teacher would ask me where I was headed to and if my parents were aware of my destination every time he saw me – he found pleasure in finding kids at the wrong place and taking them back home to their parents. There were other women in the church who complained my hat or head tie was not big enough or my dress was not flowing below my knee or sweeping the ground enough. I think I can give them credit for my style/fashion because they made me conscious of what I had on at all times. I also had two choir members whom I shared a fence with and we would sing on weekdays.
I sang alto, and they both sang tenor, sitting in our backyards and hearing each other sing across the fence. This was the only life we all knew and what we were always told was right in the eyes of God. A life very judgmental of your physical actions but blinded to every other aspect of life. Although I must say my mother always preached spirituality over physical appearance and I would later in life be shaped by her views of Christianity, after my rebellious years. Days after a series of terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, took the lives of thousands of US citizens and first responders, President Gordon B. Hinckley spoke at a memorial service in observance of a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance.
Stephanie DeFrees Froehlich A native of Nashville, TN, Stephanie received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing as well as her commission in the United States Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1994. She served alongside her husband, Brigadier General Eric Froehlich, in the Air Force for 5 ½ years working in Term nursery, Laborand Delivery, and Postpartum care units. After her oldest son was born, she fulfilled her service commitment in the Air Force and continued to work in nursing in Northern Virginia where she worked for 7 more years. At the same time, she served the military communities she lived in by mentoring other military spouses, serving airmen and their families, and working in unison with her husband to support the organizations he was responsible for leading. She continues to homeschool her youngest daughter and plans to pursue nursing in the near future. She has served 28 years in the Air Force in both active duty and military spouse capacity which gives her a unique perspective on military life.
The th Anniversary Prayer and Remembrance Service will begin at 10 am at Faith Lutheran Church . The program seeks to glorify God who is with us in our darkest hours while honoring the heroes and loved ones we lost. The morning will include first-hand accounts by veterans Eric and Stephanie Froehlich, a video of remembrance, worship music, and prayer. Guests are invited for coffee and refreshments following the service.
Commemorations have been taking place at a memorial garden in Grosvenor Square, London, where a private service of remembrance was held earlier, organised by a support group for victims' families. As we honor this anniversary, let us remember not only the number of lives lost, but also the diversity of lives. And may we recommit ourselves to cultivating communities and a country where everyone can flourish and participate in our common life.
The mass comes just days before the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attack that changed the lives of millions. The coordinated attack killed 2,977 people and injured thousands and led to a 20-year war in Afghanistan. Mariners Bethel United Methodist Church will host a special 'Prayer Experience' remembering the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and their victims, on the 20th anniversary of that event.
We remember when the towers fell and the lives were lost; we remember the dust and the . Above all, do not let us lose faith, but draw us closer to you, and lift up our hearts with the assurance of your loving care and mercy. For you are our God, the holy creator of heaven and earth, our hope and our refuge. To you we give glory, honor and worship, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages. Dear God, we remember before you today those whose lives were lost in the catastrophic events of September 11, 2001, and for all those whom we love but no longer see. Comfort those who stand alone without spouse, parent, brother, sister, or friend.
Open our hearts to them and to the children orphaned ten years ago today. Accept with mercy our prayers of healing on behalf of the families of the victims and on behalf of the second responders who became ill at Ground Zero. Heal, too, the pain of still-grieving families and all who lost loved ones in this tragedy. Give them strength to continue their lives with courage and hope. We pray for your peace as we remember the terrorism attacks of 9/11.
