Preserve them from the dangers of the sea and from the violence of the enemy; Thank you, too, for the Arctic Wolves Soldiers gathered with us today, both in person and online, as they also contribute to the success of the brigade. the quality of life of those it will serve. 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. -Daryl. 6 Pardon, O Lord, we beseech Thee for all we have done amiss in hasty actions or speech. hand. In your Name Father, we thank you for the standard of excellence that he/she established For all we have spoken, and all that we keep in our hearts, accept our Thanksgiving Day. AMEN. Guide and support all those who will bear the responsibility and challenge of command, and impress upon the men and Today, the torch of leadership passes from __________to __________. 2 We thank you for the food we are about to eat: it is the daily bread you give us to sustain our bodies. May you encourage, strengthen and comfort them as they remember that SGT ___________ gave his life contributing to the strength of our Army. Throughout those years, __________ faithfully stood the watch in defense . May all who serve you be faithful to your name. 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. And remembering our history, may we not be doomed to repeat it. It's a great opener to many somber Christian events.
4 Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm hath bound the restless wave; awaken in us a new appreciation May each person be nourished and refreshed emotionally, physically and spiritually. Depending on the unit and operational schedule, fewer or no attendees may be allowed. of the people of our country and for the spirit of justice that shapes our nation. Coast Guard Facility We thank you for this day and for your blessings that come with it. deed. When she steams into the harbor People don't flock 'round like bees; For she ain't no grim destroyer, No Amen. PRAYERS FOR THE COAST GUARDPRAYERS FOR THE COAST GUARD Written and submitted by Its Chaplains Table of Contents Morning Prayers Grace for Meals Commissioning Cutters Small Boats Coast Guard Facility Change of Command Command at Sea Shore Based Command Retirement Benedictions Special Prayers For Our President Coast Guard Day Marine Corps Birthday - In sure and certain hope of the resurrection to . AMEN. Thank you also, Lord, for their families and friends who stand behind them today cheering them on to success. You are welcome, Im glad you found something useful! 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. toil and enjoy the fruits of our labor. All this we ask in your name. 1 Bless, O Lord, this food to our use and us to thy service; and make us ever mindful of the needs of others. to give words of encouragement that a shipmate may not despair. We also ask that you bless the food that we will be receiving, that it will bring nourishment to our bodies that we might grow stronger to serve you better. For VFW Post 10380 Members, we also perform a Special VFW Prayer service at the visitation. Throughout our nations history you have raised up such strong and courageous men to lead the way. commitment to excellence in meeting the needs of a new generation. We pray this in your name. Patuxent River St. Nicholas Chapel, Chaplain(s) Balch: Thomas, Benjamin & William, Chaplain Vincent Capodanno, MoH Recipient, Chaplain Wm. 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. Your sovereign will established this great country and Your strong hand has steadied us during times of difficulty. Help us to be secure in your love so that Enable us so increasingly to know the sources of true strength and courage that throughout all our days we may ever grow more kindly in thought, more gentle in word, more generous in deed. Warm our hearts Name. May it bring honor, Throughout those years of service, he/she was often called upon to stand the. Proper documentation must be provided by the next of kin which includes: Photocopy of DD-214, Retirement Certificate, or Honorable Discharge (if prior military). If thats you, and youre able to pray an effective prayer extemporaneously, keep it up! And thank you for their professors, advisers and everyone else who helped them through their course of study. Provide for her everything that she needs to serve with faithfulness, courage and integrity as she continues the great work that Command Sergeant Major. Throughout our nations history you have raised up such 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. Grant that as we celebrate Thy Nativity our lives shall radiate Thy love, Thy humility and Thy selflessness. serve those in need - but also in the wisdom of leadership. 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. President John F. Kennedy once, Dear God, help us to make good changes, and properly adjust to change. Thank you for their love and support which enabled these officers to successfully complete their studies. Military Funeral Honors Requests for Honor Guard: We require at least 72 hours notice to facilitate the Honor Guard Funeral Details submitted request. I pray that all of us gathered here today will be inspired by their careers and achievements to seek to excel in our remaining time in uniform or civilian service; to be examples of integrity and excellence; to also finish the course well as these Soldiers have done. Again we thank you for your presence with us today. "Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. life into this vessel in the months and years that follow. Give him the wisdom, the courage and the strength to be an effective and compassionate leader.
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. May the memory of their faithful devotion to serve others, command our attention this day, and serve to inspire within here to honor our Commander, __________, and to give thanks for his/her devoted and selfless leadership. Boston, MA 02109, An official website of the United States government, Military Casualties and Decedent Affairs -, We require at least 72 hours notice to facilitate the Honor Guard Funeral Details submitted request. The Chaplain Kit Beyond the TheChaplainKit.com, Establishment of the Army Office of the Chief of Chaplains, First Army African-American Commissioned Chaplain, First Army African-American Airborne Chaplain, First Army African-American Chief of Chaplains, First Army Female Chaplain in Combat Arms Unit, First Navy African-American Chief of Chaplains, Places of Divine Worship-Far East Air Forces, N.A.S. May you be pleased with our words and actions and help us to honor you with our respect and moderation. It is a day to rest. Let us be ever mindful that freedom needs our attention and our cooperation. We pray that you also transform our family life so that we may learn in our homes the Feel free to use as-is or adapt to best fit your situation. Now Lord, gazing toward that great looking buffet, I pray that you will bless the food that we will soon eat, that it will nourish us to be stronger to serve better. I also pray that you will be with Command Sergeant Major Xxxxxx as she takes on this challenge. Benedictions Military Funeral Honors POCs. Keep us vigilant as we guard the frontiers of freedom. his/her family. Help us in our national commitment to help transform society. PRAYERS FOR THE COAST GUARDPRAYERS FOR THE COAST GUARD Yet his/her service was not without sacrifices and hardships; both personally and professionally. 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. Thank you so much for this Chaplain Kit Book of Prayer. Let this commitment be molded by our Army training and empowered by your grace. This prayer we ask in Help us to serve you, our country and our regiment in a manner worthy of our glorious heritage. Flags are available free of charge from the Department of Veterans Affairs at your local post office or any VA regional office. shipmate and his/her family into your eternal and loving care. Cemetery Prayer # 4. Keep each of them safe, both in and out of harms way and remind themand usas we wear this uniform, that we defend and represent the freedom that has been won for us by past generations of men and women in uniform. Command at Sea AMEN. May we be refreshed today - in body and soul. Small Boat AMEN. and lawful missions. Keep them safe as they go from here to places unknown. 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. All Grades Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade As we christen the __________, we commend it to your guidance, safety and care. You have a photo of interfaith chaplaincy to the right and then list all Christian prayers? One stanza reads, "He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin, But his presence should remind us we may need his like again. AMEN. As we participate in this ceremony let us not forget your presence here. Today, we invoke thy blessings upon this honored ceremony of christening. us to bring changes in our lives to a successful ending. AMEN. Thank you for the Reserve Brigade Force who maintained operations at home, dealing with the situations of a global pandemic and concerned family members during uncertain times. This moving story reminded me of the Viking Funeral poem I wrote a while back and so I 'married' the two into a pin. Required fields are marked *. AMEN. skills to address the challenges of the future with a heightened sense of commitment, which mirrors the standard of excellence AMEN. Eternal God, today we gather together to bid farewell to the Commanding Officer of (place)__________, (name) __________, Create in the hearts of all who serve as a member of this Unit, a spirit of cooperation, where the work environment We thank you today, especially for the heritage of Hispanic-Americans. Those who have been to sea in ships and dwelled in the shadow of your majestic creation have sensed your divine power. 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. Lord, we count our might not in numbers or weapons, but in our allegiance to you, for, the battle is the Lords.. Go with us now, keeping us ever-aware of your presence and your love for us. tired by labor but restless with anxiety and uncertainty. I pray that you will bless each officer here today as they graduate, reminding them of what they have overcome and accomplished over the last few months. Be with Lord, in everything we do, may we please you, may we be all that we can be and, God, today we celebrate the lives and deeds of our Marines, our country's, You are semper fidelis - always faithful to us. We must hold firmly to our unity, borne forward now not of tragedy but of loving kindness. Grant that its innovations and service be used to improve work at it, nurture it, protect it, and pray for it. How small our accomplishments seem when compared to the majesty and wonder of your works. and welcome our new Commanding Officer, (name) __________. Heres a PDF file of Book of Prayers: Book of Prayers, The Air Force Chaplain Corps Book of Prayers has been updated (probably several times) and is provided as a quick reference of secular and nonsecular prayers. Thank you for this day you have given us and especially for this occasion that brings us together as we celebrate the accomplishments of these graduates here tonight. Thank you also, Lord, for their families and friends that stand behind them cheering them on to success. You must fill out, and bring it to either the post office of VA office, where you will be given a flag. Additionally, we give you thanks for the help that you provided our spouses and children while we were away. 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! Gracious Lord of the harvest, in love you give us this day to be our joy and our delight. AMEN. please call 617-990-6249 for confirmation of received request. with our colleagues in far away and lonely posts on land, in the air, as well as those on and under the sea. Finally, Lord, I pray that you will bless the food that we will be enjoying this afternoon; that it will be a nourishment to our bodies that we might grow stronger to serve better. His/Her consistent positive attitude and willingness to serve will surely be missed. More power and God Bless always. I believe that God hears our prayers whether theyre fresh from our heart and mind, or planned out beforehand. live in a way that brings honor to the Coast Guard, our country, and ourselves. Change of Command We thank you for your presence with us todayand everyday. 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