Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, Samuel did not recognize your voice when you called, but he eventually obeyed. Teach us to know your voice and to respond, “Here I am!”, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

L:  We pray for the church, the world, and all those in need.

A brief silence.

L:  We do not always recognize your call, O Lord. Speak to us in ways we can comprehend, and show us what new adventure you have in store for your servants. Guiding God,

C: Hear our prayer.

L:  The world is slow to hear your message, even one of salvation. Use us and all your people in ways which reach the far corners of the earth with the good news of redemption and eternal life in you. Guiding God,

C: Hear our prayer.

L:  Make us good mentors for the youth in our care. Help us to raise them in your community and support their growing faith that they may find the ways in which you are calling them to give their lives in service. Guiding God,

C: Hear our prayer.

L:  You are ever sensitive to our fears, weaknesses, and crises of health and wellness. Extend your healing hand to us all, and especially to those we name before you now... Guiding God,

C: Hear our prayer.

L:  Join us with all who have heard your call in every age and followed you. Make of us one family of faith, undivided by time or space. Guiding God,

C: Hear our prayer.

Here other petitions may be offered.

L:  We thank you for bringing us so close that we can speak to you, and for hearing us when we pray. We commend these petitions into your hands, through Jesus our Lord. Amen.

Adapted from Clergy Stuff NL Resources 2021