Prayers of the Faithful

Presider:  

Let us pray now for all who seek a world that is good, peaceful and loving.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may place a supreme value on seeking the reign of God and utilize all our talents to deepen our relationship with God, we pray:

• For confidence in God’s love for each of us: that we may rely upon God’s generous love to sustain us and bring good out of all the experiences of our lives, we pray:

• For all parents: that God will guide them in nurturing their children and give them insight as they ponder options for the coming school year, we pray:

• For all who are working to defeat the coronavirus: that God will give strength to all healthcare workers, insight to those researching treatments and cures, and patience to all who face daily challenges because of the disease, we pray:

• For all who are working for justice: that God will help them to remind society of the truth about human dignity and inspire their words to unlock hearts and move people to action, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including, Tom Diger. May they find comfort in the healing touch of God and by the loving care of family and friends, we pray:

• For all who mourn the death of a loved one, especially Marjorie Carlson. May all who have died be forever held in the loving arms of God, we pray:

Presider:

Merciful God, hear our prayers that we might more fully recognize the real treasure that is found in you. Give us eyes that can see and hearts that are open to all that you have promised. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Presider:  

We present our needs to a life-giving God who always hears us.

Lector:

• For the church: that we may allow the good seed of the Gospel to take root within us and bring forth a harvest of virtue and manifestations of the reign of God, we pray:

• For patience: that we may not judge one another but rather be open to the work that God is doing within each of us that will be revealed in God’s time, we pray:

• For our community and nation, that we will learn to embrace the gifts and needs of all, especially the poor and the powerless, we pray:

• For an end to the coronavirus pandemic: that God’s healing love will inspire all who are working on treatments and vaccines to successful conclusions, we pray:

• For educational leaders: that God will give them insight and courage as they work to plan for the coming school year so that students may learn, and everyone stay safe and healthy, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, especially Tom Diger. May they find comfort in the healing touch of God and by the loving care of family and friends, we pray:

• Today we pray for our beloved dead, especially Denny Migletz, Nedra Confer, and Kenny Drangstveit.

We also pray for congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis.

May all who have died be forever held in the loving arms of God, we pray:

Presider:

Lord, you sent your Son to teach us how to live. Hear our prayers that one day we might be judged worthy to share everlasting life with you. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Presider:  

We who have received God’s mercy humbly ask for the needs of the church and the world.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may spread the hopeful and exciting message of the Gospel through both our words and deeds so that others may encounter the God who loves them, we pray:

• For the courage to share our faith through stories: that we may offer others the joy of coming to know God’s love through sharing the story of our journey with God, we pray:

• For freedom from all that enslaves our hearts, particularly financial cares, and anxieties: that we may allow God’s Word to empower us, to deepen our reliance upon God and to free us to live as God’s children, we pray:

• For conversion of hearts: that God will free us from prejudice and unfair judgements so that each person may be treated with dignity and respect, we pray:

• For an end to the pandemic: that God will free the human family from the coronavirus, guide all who searching for treatments or a vaccine, and protect all who are vulnerable from the disease, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers. May all who suffer find comfort and healing by God’s power and by the prayers of this community, we pray:

• For those who have died, especially Ken Gaseor, brother of Cheryl Bardwell; Kara Oettinger, daughter of Don and Myrna Oettinger; and James Krenik, brother of Father Tom Krenik, and for those who are grieving the passing of someone dear to them, we pray:

Presider:

Loving God, hear our prayers this day and bless us as we strive to live as disciples, faithful to your word. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Presider:   We pray with confidence to our God provides rest from our burdens:

Lector:

• For the Church: that God will help us take up the yoke of Christ and follow him in speaking the truth lovingly, offering forgiveness to those who wrong us and praying for our enemies, we pray:

• For our nation: that God will guide us in living the values which we proclaim so that all may experience life, liberty, and justice, we pray:

• For freedom from fear: that God will help us surrender our fear and anxiety into the hands of the One who loves us and strengthen our confidence that God will provide for us in every circumstance we pray:

• For all who are traveling: that God will guide them safely to their destinations and protect them from all harm, we pray:

• For an end to injustice and discrimination: that God will change the hearts and minds of those entrapped in judging people by externals, and help everyone to recognize the God-given dignity of each person, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including Wendy Wexler, Elaine Tolsma, and Marilyn Jane Mauritz, May they find comfort in the healing touch of God and by the loving care of family and friends, we pray:

• For all who mourn the death of a loved one, May all who have died be forever held in the loving arms of God, we pray:

Presider:

Loving God, we come to you as people who are burdened. Give us the strength and courage to live Jesus’ call, no matter how difficult that may be. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Presider:   Let us pray that all invited by Christ to follow him may hear and respond to his call.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we who have died with Christ in baptism, may recognize our dignity in being children of God, and sisters and brothers to one another, we pray:

• For wisdom: that we may embrace the paradox that our efforts to control life produces no results while surrendering to God will provide abundant life, we pray:

• For the grace of hospitality: that we may welcome all who enter our lives as we would welcome Christ with great love and generously sharing our time and talents with them, we pray:

• For inspiration: that God will guide legislators and policymakers in developing new structures and procedures for police and law enforcement officials to fulfill their responsibilities more effectively, we pray:

• For all youth: that God will guide them through the challenges and confusion of these days and help them grow to the fullest potential, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including Wendy Wexler, Kara Oettinger, Elaine Tolsma, Marilyn Jane Mauritz and Elsa and Donald Franzen, May they find comfort in the healing touch of God and by the loving care of family and friends, we pray:

• For all who mourn the death of a loved one, especially Duane Fossum, father of Kevin Fossum

May all who have died be forever held in the loving arms of God, we pray:

Presider: Lord God, we look to you as we seek to live as Jesus lived. Grant us courage when we are afraid, confidence when we are doubtful, strength when we are