Flood Litany.   Adapted from the Great Litany by Rev. David H. Carlson.
Written after first week of flood fighting at Fort Ransom, ND
Used at Sunday, March 29, 2009 Service.

O God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth,
Have mercy upon us. 

O God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy upon us. 

O God the Holy Spirit, Sanctifier of the faithful,
Have mercy upon us. 

O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, one God,
Have mercy upon us. 

From all forces of nature and especially flood,
Good Lord, deliver us.
 
From fear and uncertainty, and lack of trust in You
Good Lord, deliver us.
 
In all time of our tribulation; in all time of our prosperity; in
the hour of death, and in the day of judgment,
Good Lord, deliver us.

For Your promised protection,
We give You thanks, Good Lord.

For Your grace in times of trouble,
We give You thanks, Good Lord.

For those who give of their time and effort,
We give You thanks, Good Lord.

For those who work without benefit to themselves,
We give You thanks, Good Lord.

For those who plan and lead in times of trouble,
We give You thanks, Good Lord.

For those who serve and support in known and unknown ways,
We give You thanks, Good Lord.

For the fellowship that comes from adversity,
We give You thanks, Good Lord.

For the support and comfort of community
We give You thanks, Good Lord.

Through Your call to love and serve others,
Teach us, Good Lord.

Through Your leading in good times and troubled times,
Teach us, Good Lord.

You saved us by Your Son.  Help us to see that You love and 
care for us.  Help us to trust in You and Your Grace toward us, through
Your dear Son. Amen.