Prayers of the People August 20, 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.
Sisters and brothers, there’s a wideness in God’s mercy like the wideness of the sea! Therefore let us come before our loving God, saying, “Hear us, we humbly pray; Lord, help us.”
Loving God, you have shown your Church such great mercy. Through the witness of your Church, may those beyond our walls also experience the goodness of your mercy. We lift to you our church leaders, our Bishop, Mark, Assistant Bishop, Gayle, visiting Bishop, Ted, Rector, Stacy, and supply priests, Jenks and Amanda.
Hear us, we humbly pray; Lord, help us.
Lord of all peoples, you have created us to live together. Help us to see that our common life depends on each other’s work and goodwill. Cause wars to cease and generosity to prevail. We lift to you all areas of the world torn apart by war. We pray for our communities in Culpeper, Rappahannock, and Fauquier, that neighborhoods will be welcoming and reflect Your spirit.
Hear us, we humbly pray; Lord, help us.
Abundant God, you make the earth bring forth good food. As you provided for the children of Israel, we pray you will also provide for all those suffering from famine or need. We pray for the work of all food banks, especially Feed My Sheep, as they serve those facing food insecurity.
Hear us, we humbly pray; Lord, help us.
Caring God, how good and pleasant it is when your children live together in unity. Pour out a spirit of reconciliation in our community. We ask that You open doors that we may build connections with other congregations and cultures in our community.At this time we offer you our thanksgivings, (Please share any blessings and thanksgivings from the prayer list)
You are invited to add any blessings and thanksgivings.
Hear us, we humbly pray; Lord, help us.
Lord Christ, may those who call out to you in great faith find your heart open to their cries. We ask for healing for the sick and suffering, the desperate, and those facing mental health issues and addictions, especially (Please read the first names of those on prayer the list).
You are invited to add the names of those in need of healing and comfort.
Hear us, we humbly pray; Lord, help us.
God of blessing, bless your people with life forevermore. May the dying find comfort; may the dead rest in your peace, especially (Please read the first names of any on the prayer list).
You are invited to add the names of those who have died or are grieving.
Hear us, we humbly pray; Lord, help us.