Prayers of the Faithful for April 22 & 23, 2017
Presider:
We have not seen but still believe. With confident faith, we bring our concerns before God.
Reader:
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, Jeanne Perner, we pray:
That all who mourn the death of a loved one find comfort in the joy of Jesus’ resurrection, 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.