VFW Post 8661 Meeting Prayers

VFW Meeting Opening Prayer

O, Sovereign Ruler of the universe who art the Lord of Hosts and God of
Peace,without thee our efforts are vain.
Continue thy blessing upon us and our families, we pray thee, and guide us
during our deliberations.
We beseech thee, O God, to bless the Dependants of our departed comrades,
and to comfort all who gave their loved ones to our National cause.
Bless and strengthen the sick, the needy and the afflicted.
Bless, we ask thee, the widows and children in our National home and help
us to fulfill our duty toward them.
Continue thy favor upon our order, and help us to practice the spirit of true
comradeship, both in our councils and with the world at large.
Enable us to better the community in which we live through our devotion to
duty as citizens.
We now have a moment of silent prayer for our departed comrades and for
those missing in action and those held as prisoners of war.
These and all other necessary blessings we ask of thee, mighty ruler of the
universe.
Amen.

VFW National Home - Blessings

Each Evening the children of our departed comrades, at the VFW National
home,kneel at their bedsides in reverent prayer to Almighty God.
Let us turn our thoughts toward Eaton Rapids, Michigan, and with bowed heads
join them in their prayers. Repeat after me
              "Suffer the Little children to come unto me, and forbid them not;
                For of such is the kingdom of God."
May God bless our National Home.
Amen.
(At a time other than the specified evening hour the chaplain may use the
   following prayer for the National Home).
Almighty God, we ask thy divine blessing on the widows and children in our
National Home. May thy Devin spirit be with them forever, giving them health
and guiding their lives. Trust us always, to honor our departed comrades.
Amen.

VFW Meeting - Closing Prayer

Almighty God, the hour has come when we must part.
We commit ourselves to thy care.
Thou, who art our strong tower of defense and our protection, grant that in life's
battles we may be strong and brave, living such lives of stainless integrity as shall
reflect honor upon our country and the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United
States, and glorify thy great and Holy Name.
May thy good providence shield us from all harm, watch over those who even now
guard the gates of freedom, and bring us together again in true comradeship and
peace.
Amen.