PRAYER OF THE DAY

Everlasting God,

in your endless love for the human race

you sent our Lord Jesus Christ to take on our nature

and to suffer death on the cross.

In your mercy enable us to share in his obedience to your will

and in the glorious victory of his resurrection,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and forever. Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

Trusting in God’s promise to reconcile all things, let us pray for the church, the well-being of creation, and a world in need.

A brief silence.

Blessed One, today the church sings glad hosannas as we enter Holy Week. Prepare us to bear witness to Christ’s suffering and death endured for our sake. Gather your people around the cross and comfort us with resurrection hope. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Almighty God, we give you thanks for each person who has been called to positions of leadership in this congregation and for the gifts you have given each one by the power of your Holy Spirit.  Empower and inspire them for ministry, renewing each of us in your love.  Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Bring hope to any who feel forsaken or forgotten. Make a way for refugees and asylum seekers. Reunite families enduring separation, and bring healing to those who are ill and those who mourn, especially those we name either silently or aloud... Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Blessed One, our times are in your hand. Sustain us in discipleship throughout our lives and receive us into everlasting life. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Accompany us on our journey, God of grace, and receive the prayers of our hearts, through Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Amen.

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