Prayers of the People December 1, 2024
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.
The congregational response is âBe our hope and our salvationâ.
God of hope, as we celebrate the season of Advent, help us abound in love for You and for one another. We lift to you all in ministry, ordained or laity. Keep your Church on the paths of love and faithfulness.
O come, o come, Emmanuel; Be our hope and our salvation.
God our hope, usher in your reign of justice and righteousness, using your people in the process. We lift to you all impacted by war or invasion. May all the peoples of the world know your peace and safety.
O come, o come, Emmanuel; Be our hope and our salvation.
God our hope, as the Magi recognized the star as a sign of the coming Savior, give us the eyes to see, the wisdom to prepare, and the faith to trust in you.
O come, o come, Emmanuel; Be our hope and our salvation.
God our hope, under your reign divisions are overcome, unity restored: bring the people of this regionâfrom city, village and townâtogether in a spirit of love and respect.
At this time please offer your prayers of thanksgiving
O come, o come, Emmanuel; Be our hope and our salvation.
God our hope, remember your people with compassion and love. Heal and restore the sick and the suffering, the anxious and the grieving. We especially pray for, (Please read the first names from the prayer list)
At this time please offer the names of any needing healing or comfort
O come, o come, Emmanuel; Be our hope and our salvation.
God our hope, keep us blameless before you that we may meet the coming of our Lord Jesus with joy. May we, and all who have died, rise to life immortal with all your saints. We lift before you (Please read the first names of any who have died from the prayer list)
At this time please offer the names of any who have died or are grieving
O come, o come, Emmanuel; Be our hope and our salvation.