Thursday, May 6, 2010

Blessing of Stem Cells

Blessing of Stem Cells for Valerie Fons on this 6th Day of May, 2010
University of Washington Medicine & Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle, Washington

Stem Cell Blessing

We gather today to celebrate a new beginning
a time of special grace for Valerie
and for those she holds dear in her heart.
We have come to give thanks for the
Gift of these cells which have been given by her sister
Lynette Kay Fons, for the gift of life
and for all the ways in which Valerie has
already been healed and blessed.
We have come to ask that these Stem cells
be blessed by your holy tenderness and compassion.

Let us pray. God of Abraham, by your mercy and the power, we ask you to bless these Stem Cells.

Lord, hear our prayer
Infuse them with your strength.
Lord, hear our prayer
Infuse them with your consolation.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Let them heal all in Valerie that is in need of healing.
Lord, hear our prayer.
That each cell may be filled with forgiveness.
Lord, hear our prayer.
That each cell may be filled with hope.
Lord, hear our prayer.
That each cell may be filled with surrender.
Lord, hear our prayer.
That each cell may kindle the fire of your love in her.
Lord, hear our prayer.
That Valerie may love you with all of her heart, mind and strength.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Lord have mercy on us, in the name of your son Jesus Christ.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Song

Breath of the living God, fall afresh on her
Breath of the Living God, fall afresh on her
Heal....Her...Mold...her. Melt...her...Bless...her
Breath of the Living God, fall afresh on her.

Closing Prayer:

Lord we offer up to your hands any fear or anxiety that Valerie or any of her loved ones may be feeling. Take that fear Lord, and in its place fill Valerie with your peace, the peace that the world can not give. Protect her from fear and anxiety and let her whole body bathe in your healing arms.

We pray in gratitude for the gift of these stem cells. We pray in gratitude and ask for blessings for all the staff who have or will be part of her care.

O Lord, look upon your daughter and servant Valerie. touch her with your embrace. That she may have the grace to bear this cross, to bear whatever pain or discomfort may come. That it may sanctify her. That is may bear fruit. That in it your name may be praised and glorified.

Amen.

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