Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Prayers of the People
Holy God, wherever we are, you are there. Stir our hearts wherever we may go that we may see you and offer thanksgiving for the life you have given us. Hear these prayers we offer as we say, Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For the church in every place: May we be ever mindful of the richness of the family of God’s people, those next to us here, those in neighborhood churches, and those worshipping today across the globe. Help us to grow into a unity of mission and ministry in our common devotion to Christ that we might be faithful witnesses of your love.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For all in civil authority: may they be guided by hope, not fear.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For this faith community; amid joys and sorrows: Let us remember those who have gone before us; those who have sacrificed for us. Let us give thanks for gathering of God’s people and for the renewal of life we are given.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For the gifts of creation, for the sun that lights our day and the moon and stars that shelter the night: May our eyes be open to the beauty around us. Help us to protect and nurture the creation and ever proclaim its wonders.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For those at greatest risk among us: Let us pray for those who are lonely or neglected, and for those facing illness and disability. Especially, we pray for those on our Prayer List.
The flowers are given in honor of Alvin Reise, Jr.
On the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for all Laity in their several ministries that they may truly and devotedly serve God.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For those who have died, for those who are dying, and for those who grieve, that they may find hope in your promise of everlasting life.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord, gather up our prayers with those of your people in every place and time, and guide us to Christ, preparing the way for us by making every valley filled and every mountain low. Amen
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