Assistant: Rejoicing in
the wonder of new life in Jesus Christ, let us pray for the
church, the world, and all of God’s creation:
God our Maker, this morning we’ve heard the marvelous
promise that you do not leave us orphaned. You provide for
us the Holy Spirit, to lead and to guide. These are
difficult times for so many. The depressing news we hear
during the week is very different from your words of
promise and hope. Lead us to use this time for spiritual
discernment. Lead us to value what is truly important. Lead
us to trust your promises. And lead us to act boldly,
especially when that means acting differently that what the
world expects. Lord in your
mercy…hear
our prayer
We thank you for the church, a place for us to gather, hear
your Word, and set the right direction for our lives. We
are particularly grateful for the generosity of people like
the Sanderson’s and the second family that has
stepped forward with the matching gift challenge. We pray
this will be a blessing for the whole church, as together
we learn the joy of giving to make possible your work
through this congregation. Lord in your mercy…
Healing One, we pray for Marv Peterson who continues to be
at the Vets Hospital. We’re thankful for the progress
he has made, and pray it will continue. Strengthen the
suffering, comfort the bereaved, and heal any that are
burdened in body and soul. Lord in your mercy…
We thank you for the ministries that take place through
this congregation. Today we remember our youth, who last
night had a very successful dinner and auction, and we pray
for the 18 confirmation students that will affirm their
Baptisms in the Rite of Confirmation next Sunday. Bless all
our youth and bless their many ways of service to the
congregation.
We remember the leaders of the nations, that they recognize
unjust suffering and work fearlessly towards the
establishment of peace. Lord in your mercy…
We pray for our partner church, Mtera, in Tanzania.
Although we feel like we’re hurting economically, we
realize we are wealthy as kings by comparison. Help us
provide for their needs in appropriate ways, and also help
us learn from our partner friends what it means to be fully
dependent on you. Lord in your mercy…