Prayers of the People August 14, 2022

These are the Prayers of the People that will be used during church this week. We encourage you to use them as part of your personal prayers this week.

Please join in the Prayers of the People, and the congregational response is We put our trust in you.

Do not be afraid, children of Abraham; God, your God, is your shield. So, let us approach our God, saying, “Let your loving-kindness, O Lord, be upon us; we put our trust in you.”

As your Church, we confess that we are strangers seeking a homeland. Do not be ashamed to call yourself our God and make us worthy of that heavenly city you have prepared for us. We lift to you all those working in ministry including our Bishops Susan and Jennifer, Bishop Elect, Mark, rector, Stacy, and supply priests Amanda and Jenks.
Let your loving-kindness, O Lord, be upon us; We put our trust in you.

Mighty God, you behold all the people in the world. May all tribes and nations come to understand that our strength is not found in violence or weapons but in the power of your love. We lift to you all those living in countries filled with violence including Ukraine and Afghanistan.
Let your loving-kindness, O Lord, be upon us; We put our trust in you.

Creator God, you are the one who made the stars of heaven and the sand by the seashore. We bless and honor you for the gifts of creation and the blessings bestowed upon us.

At this time the congregation may share aloud any blessings or thanksgivings.

Let your loving-kindness, O Lord, be upon us; We put our trust in you.

Defend the orphans, O God; rescue the oppressed; show compassion to those who feel lonely or isolated. And let the heavens declare the rightness of your cause. We pray for all in our communities who don’t have enough food, adequate living spaces, or who live in fear of domestic violence.
Let your loving-kindness, O Lord, be upon us; We put our trust in you.

Comfort and heal the sick and the sorrowful, especially (Please read the first names from the prayer list).

The congregation may share other names aloud for those needing healing or comfort

May they know that you are their help and shield. Deliver them from all fear and help them to trust in your righteousness.
Let your loving-kindness, O Lord, be upon us; We put our trust in you.

Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. We praise you, God, that those who have died are welcomed home, especially (Please read the first name of those on the prayer list)

The congregation may share aloud the names of those who have died or are grieving

where they will dwell with all men and women of faith in the city you have prepared for them.
Let your loving-kindness, O Lord, be upon us; We put our trust in you.