Prayers of the Faithful

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 all who are recovering from hurricanes, floods, or other disasters – especially those effected by the massive explosion in Beirut this past week: that God will give them courage, ease their pain, and touch the hearts of many to assist them, we pray:

• For the people of Japan and the United States as we remember Hiroshima and Nagasaki on the solemn 75^th anniversary of the use of nuclear weapons on these cities, that we may be united in upholding human rights and peace in our world, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers. 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 Jim Kelly. May all who have died be forever held in the loving arms of God, 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.

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 all leaders in the Christian community: that God will give them wisdom in choosing how to present the Gospel tradition in new and meaningful ways today, we pray:

• For reverence for God’s creation: that we may recognize the world around us as God’s gift and work to promote care and respect for the soil, air, water, animals, and the human family, 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 all who are traveling: that God will protect them on their journey and bring them safely to their destination, 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 have died and those who mourn them, especially Jim Kelly, the husband of Loretta Kelly. May all who have died be forever held in the loving arms of God, we pray:

Presider:

God who offers us a fruitful harvest, we pray for the wisdom and courage to look beyond life’s daily distractions and false hopes. 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:  

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.