The Prayers of the People
Deacon
Rejoicing
in the power of the resurrection, let us offer our prayers unto almighty God.
For the
holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found
without fault at the day of your coming, Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
People: And let our cry come to you.
For Katherine,
our Presiding Bishop; for Dabney, our Bishop; for Michael and Barry, our
assisting Bishops; for all bishops and other ministers, and for all the holy
people of God, Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
People: And let our cry come to you.
For all who
fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease, and
that all may be one as you and the Father are one, Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
People: And let our cry come to you.
For the
mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the
ends of the earth, Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
People: And let our cry come to you.
For the
peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among
nations and peoples, Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
People: And let our cry come to you.
For those
in positions of public trust especially Barack, our President, that they may
serve justice, and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, Risen Lord,
hear our prayer.
People: And let our cry come to you.
For the
poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners,
and all who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, Risen Lord,
hear our prayer.
People: And let our cry come to you.
For our
enemies and those who wish us harm, and for all whom we have injured or offended,
Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
People: And let our cry come to you.
For all who
have commended themselves to our prayers; for our families, friends, and
neighbors; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and
health, Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
People: And let our cry come to you.
For all who
have died in the communion of your Church, that they may have rest in that
place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal, Risen Lord, hear our
prayer.
People: And let our cry come to you.
In the power of the resurrection, let us offer our prayers unto almighty God.The intercessor will offer prayers from our parish prayer chain.
A youth member will offer prayers received today from our electronic prayer requests.
You are encouraged to add your own prayers either silently or aloud.
Concluding Collect Said by Celebrant
O Lord our
God, through the resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, you have opened to us
the pathway of abundant life. Hear the cries our hearts and empower us by your
Holy Spirit to be your witnesses in the world. For yours is the majesty, O
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory,
now and forever. Amen.
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord.
