Prayer of the Day

God of restoration, you have the power to heal and to renew. Mend all that is broken in us and in our world, and bring us to wholeness, for the sake of your son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

L:  Confident in your abundant grace, we pray for the church, the world, and all those in need.

A brief silence.

L:  God of all that is whole and well, so many came to your son, Jesus for healing. Many responded with grace and gratitude. Others with fear or apathy. Help us to turn our faces toward you with humility and thankfulness for all you have done and continue to do. Lord, in your mercy,

C: Hear our prayer.

L:  Often creation itself groans under the burden of brokenness, some caused by humanity, some by natural disasters. Give us hands to mend the wounds of this planet, and eyes to see where our actions hurt and where they heal. Lord, in your mercy,

C: Hear our prayer.

L:  Grant our world’s leaders wisdom to lead with justice, courage, humility, gratitude, and mercy, ever lifting up the needs of those who cannot speak or act for themselves. Lord, in your mercy,

C: Hear our prayer.

L:  Pour healing upon all who are in need today, all who suffer from illness, grief, poverty, addiction, despair, isolation, abuse, neglect, or any other form of suffering. Today we pray especially for all those we name before you now… Lord, in your mercy,

C: Hear our prayer.

L: We remember today our partners in mission around the world, and especially the people and leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cameroon.  Strengthen them in their ministry, guide them by your Spirit, and provide all that is needed.  Uphold Bishop Jean Baiguele in his role as national bishop, and empower your whole church in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Lord, in your mercy,

C: Hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

L:  With all your saints we receive with thankfulness the fullness of your mercy and grace. Lord, in your mercy,

C: Hear our prayer.

L:  Grateful for your everlasting faithfulness, we lift our hearts and our prayers to you, merciful God, in the name of your son, Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.

Adapted from Clergy Stuff NL Resources 2022