Prayer of the Day

O God, with all your faithful followers of every age, we praise you, the rock of our life. Be our strong foundation and form us into the body of your Son, that we may gladly minister to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

Confident that God receives our joys and concerns, let us offer our prayers for the church, those in need, and all of creation.

A brief silence.

God of Moses, Aaron and Miriam, inspire your church to pursue righteousness in its ministry. Equip us to share your compassion that unites us as one family of faith. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Remind us that from the beginning of creation, you knit together a world meant for harmony. Protect and restore the wasted places to joy and gladness. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Stir the leaders of nations and towns, to respond to your teachings. Let your call for justice and peace reach all people and bring deliverance wherever there is oppression. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Show your steadfast love and faithfulness to those who seek your comfort and healing.  Care for those who are affected by natural disasters, comfort those who mourn, and bring your healing to those who are ill (especially those we name before you now…). Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Encourage those who offer their gifts and talents in service to your church. Energize all those who share their gifts in this congregation, that they may be transformed while sharing your grace. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

God of all the saints, death is overcome in Christ’s resurrection. We rejoice with the faithful departed (especially). Sustain us in hope until we come at last to our heavenly home. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Into your hands, O God, we commend all for whom we pray, in the name of the one who reconciled all creation to himself, Jesus Christ our Savior.

Amen.

Adapted from sundaysandseasons.com 2023