Presider:

We have not seen but still believe. With confident faith, we bring our concerns before God.

Lector: 

That unbelievers find in the church a living sign of Christ’s love, we pray:

That the Holy Spirit will inspire leaders of nations, and guide their efforts to find peaceful and lasting resolutions to the challenges of today, we pray:

That the witness of the scriptures will lead all who are questioning their faith to new and deeper understanding of God’s presence and action in their lives, we pray:

That God will heal our wounds of body, mind, and spirit, and enable us to become instruments of healing and hope for others who are wounded today, we pray:

That as parishioners of Risen Savior, we may see ways to share our time, energy, and resources to relieve the suffering and burdens of others, we pray:

That those who are ill feel Jesus’ healing touch in the loving hands of their caregivers, including,  Tom Diger, Donna Chur, and Susan Swanton, we pray:

That all who mourn the death of a loved one find comfort in the joy of Jesus’ resurrection, and that those killed by the bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter may see the face of the living God and rest in eternal peace we pray:

Presider:

Generous God, plant your precious gift of faith ever deeper in our hearts. All that we ask, we ask in the name of Jesus, our Risen Lord.

Presider:

On this most holy day, we are made a new creation in the image of the Risen Christ. Let us pray that the joy and hope of Easter may be shared by all the earth.

Lector:

That the church proclaim the good news of the resurrection throughout all lands, we pray:

That world leaders tirelessly work for peace and justice to help bring an end to terror and violence in the world, we pray:

That we work to protect all life, from beginning to end, we pray:

That the newly baptized and those newly received into the Church continue their lifelong journey into the paschal mystery, we pray:

That we carry Christ’s message of love and hope to others through our parish ministries and in our daily lives, we pray:

That those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, find healing, including: Tom Diger and Donna Chur, we pray:

That all who mourn the death of a loved one find comfort in the joy of Jesus’ resurrection, we pray:

Presider:

Glorious God, you raised up your Son from the dead. Raise us up and hear our prayer that we may praise your glory today and always. We pray though Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.