Prayers of the People December 18, 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 me in the Prayers of the People and this week the congregational response is And we shall be saved.

God of grace, you bring salvation to birth in Mary’s Child. May your Church be expectant with hope and promise. Send us out to proclaim your good news with joy. Be with all who serve in ministry including our Bishops Susan and Mark, our visiting Bishop, Ted, our Rector, Stacy and all other bishops, priests, and deacons.
Restore us, O Lord And we shall be saved

God of grace, you surprise us with the gift of your presence. Stir up your strength and be among all rulers and civic leaders. We pray for our President, Joe, our Governor, Glenn, all leaders at the local, state, and federal level, including all newly elected officials as they begin their service.
Restore us, O Lord And we shall be saved

Grant that all may flourish and delight in your peace. Bless all parents and those who support and care for the young. Bless all caregivers who support family and friends through acute and chronic illnesses. May they all seek and sense the support of our loving God.
Restore us, O Lord And we shall be saved

God of grace, we pray for all who eat the bread of tears and long for relief in their sufferings. We pray for all who are ill or in need of healing in body, mind, or spirit , especially ( please read the first names from prayer list)

At this time, please share the names of any in need of healing or comfort

Restore us, O Lord And we shall be saved

Send your Holy Spirit to overshadow us with the promise of your salvation. God of grace, you give life to all who trust in you. Hear our prayers for all who have died especially (please read the first names from prayer list)

At this time please share the names of any who have died or are grieving

In times of darkness, may the light of your presence bring comfort and the hope of heaven.
Restore us, O Lord And we shall be saved