Prayers of the Faithful

Prayers of the Faithful                               August 29 & 30, 2020 Presider:   Enlightened by the Spirit of wisdom, we present our petitions to our loving God. Lector: May they be forever held in the loving arms of God, we pray:…

Presider: As a community of believers, let us pray for our needs and those of the whole world. Lector: Presider: God of salvation, you call us to be the community of the church. Hear our prayers that as we share now…

Presider:   With great persistence and faith we make our own needs known to God. Lector: Presider: Merciful God, you offer healing and salvation to all who cry out to you. Hear our prayers that one day we might enjoy the…

Presider:   Let us pray to be open to God’s call, however it comes to us. Lector: Presider: Gracious God, you have loved your people unconditionally and called us in countless and surprising ways. Open our eyes and ears, hearts and…

Presider:   Let us pray now for all who seek a world that is good, peaceful and loving. Lector: May they find comfort in the healing touch of God and by the loving care of family and friends, we pray: Presider:…

Presider:   Let us pray now for all who seek a world that is good, peaceful and loving. Lector: Presider: Merciful God, hear our prayers that we might more fully recognize the real treasure that is found in you. Give us…

Presider:   We present our needs to a life-giving God who always hears us. Lector: 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…

Presider:   We who have received God’s mercy humbly ask for the needs of the church and the world. Lector: Presider: Loving God, hear our prayers this day and bless us as we strive to live as disciples, faithful to your…

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

Presider: Let us pray that all invited by Christ to follow him may hear and respond to his call. Lector: May all who have died be forever held in the loving arms of God, we pray: Presider: Lord God, we look…