Prayers of the Faithful

Prayers of the Faithful – September 16 & 17, 2023

Presider:  

Mindful of the mercy we have received, we ask God’s mercy on the church and the world.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we who are God’s people may faithfully reflect God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness through our words and deeds, we pray:
• For a deep awareness of God’s boundless forgiveness: that in our daily living and our experiences of our weaknesses, we may recognize how God’s unlimited forgiveness each day, we pray:
• For all whose lives have been touched by suicide: May God help us to grow in awareness and compassion, we pray:
• For greater care of the earth: that God will heal the damage done to the ecosystem, and help us to change the ways that we misuse God’s gift of nature, we pray:
• That those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, find healing, including  Polly Burns, we pray:
• For  all who have died, especially Linda Tobritzhofer, mother of Amy Nelsen;
  may they be forever held in the loving arms of God, we pray:

Presider:

Gracious God, you forgive us whenever we come to you with contrite hearts. Hear our prayers that we might grow in our own willingness to forgive others as you forgive us. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful            September 9 & 10, 2023

Presider:  

          Confident of God’s faithful love, we speak the prayers of our hearts.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may be a community that continues Christ’s mission of evangelizing and reconciling those who are estranged, we pray:
• That we may deepen our gratitude for nature’s rich web of life within which we live and may grow in openness to wiser and more just ways of caring for it and sharing it, we pray:
• For Risen Savior members of the Synod Evangelization team, that the Holy Spirit will bless and inspire their journey as they walk with parishioners who are discerning their involvement at the present time, we pray:
• For all involved in the faith formation of youth: that God will inspire their words and deeds and help them to lead young people to a deeper relationship with Jesus, we pray:
• For anyone considering suicide: that they may encounter people who care for them, remind them that they are loved, and help them find the resources that they need
• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including, Polly Burns. May they find comfort in the healing touch of God and by the loving care of family and friends, we pray:
• For all who have died, especially, Sue Dupre, that God will fill them with life and give consolation and peace to those who grieve them, we pray:

Presider:

Merciful God, hear our prayers that we might live in harmony and peace, and one day enjoy the fullness of life with you. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful – September 2 & 3, 2023

Presider:  

          Enlightened by the Spirit of wisdom, we present our petitions to our loving God.

Lector:

• For the Church: that the fire of the Holy Spirit will embolden us to give witness to God and to courageously follow the example of Jesus, we pray:
• For the grace to follow Christ: that we may embrace the cross as we experience opposition, hardship or rejection and allow God to raise us to new life, we pray:
• For all affected by hurricane Idalia: those who died, were injured, or have lost homes. May God ease their suffering, give them strength and touch the hearts of many to assist them, we pray:
• For the victims of last week’s shooting in Jacksonville, FL, and for all who encounter violence and hate; that the Holy Spirit will inspire us all to work towards a world where weapons of violence and destruction are replaced by instruments of compassion, empathy, and peace, we pray:
• For new spirit in leadership: that God will call women and men to leadership in the church, education, and government and gift them with critical insights and the ability to place the needs of the most vulnerable above their own, we pray:
• That those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, find healing, we pray:
• For  all who have died, may they be forever held in the loving arms of God, we pray:

Presider:

God of all joys, your Son gave his life for your sake. Make us long for your mercy more than for earthly life. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful – August 26 & 27, 2023

Presider:  

As a community of believers, let us pray for our needs and those of the whole world.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may boldly profess Jesus as Lord and help others to come to know and follow him, we pray:
• For Pope Francis, successor to St. Peter: that the Holy Spirit will guide him in proclaiming the Good News, promoting unity in the Church, and inspiring us to greater love and service, we pray:
• For all who exercise authority whether in religion, business, education, or government: that they may recognize God as the source of all authority and use their power for promoting justice and the common good, we pray:
• For greater stewardship of the earth: that our hearts may be moved as we behold the wondrous work of God in nature and that we may care for it so that future generations may see God’s work, we pray:
• For all who are beginning a new academic year: that students and teachers may learn together as they grow in wisdom and as persons and that God will protect them from harm and disease, we pray:
• That those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, find healing, we pray:
• Today we pray for our Beloved Dead, including: Pat Haley, Mary Ellen Macho, Rita Zappen, and Suzanne Kasner, as well as those who have died more recently, especially Hank Thompson; and Stefan Gryniewski, Grandson of Karen Krumpelmanthat they be forever held in the loving arms of God, we pray:

Presider:

God of salvation, you call us to be the community of the church. Hear our prayers that as we share now in the identity and mission of Christ we might one day share in his risen life. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful – August 12 & 13, 2023

Presider:  

          Let us pray to be open to God’s call, however it comes to us.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may recognize God’s presence in both the extraordinary moments and in the quiet ordinary events of our lives, we pray:
• For all who are experiencing the storms of daily life: that they may keep their eyes and attention on Jesus who strengthens us and calms our chaos, we pray:
• For greater civility in public discourses: that all political leaders may show respect for their opponents, express their ideas and concerns thoughtfully, and work to promote the common good of society, we pray:
• For the Jewish people, recipients of the promises and covenant, and bearers of much hardship: that they may ever deepen their relationship with God and remain faithful to the One who has called them, we pray:
• For an end to weapons of mass destruction: that God will turn world leaders to new avenues to resolve disputes to protect the entire human family, we pray:

Presider:

Gracious God, you have loved your people unconditionally and called us in countless and surprising ways. Open our eyes and ears, hearts and minds to the gifts you have prepared for us. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.