Prayers of the People December 24, 2023

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.
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord.
God of hope, as we celebrate the season of Advent, help us abound in love for you and for one another. Keep your Church on the paths of love and faithfulness.
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God of 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.
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God of hope, usher in your reign of justice and righteousness, using your people in the process. May all the peoples of the world know your peace and safety.
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God of hope, under your reign, may divisions be overcome and may unity be restored: bring the people of this regionāCulpeper, Fauquier and Rappahannock Countiesātogether in a spirit of love and respect.
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God of hope, as members of Little Fork Episcopal Church, we ask you to guide us in our outreach to the disadvantaged people in our surrounding communities. Give us an awareness of their needs, and direction in the ways you want us to invest our resources of time, talent and money.
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God of hope, show your compassion and love to those who are suffering. Heal and restore the sick, the anxious and the grieving. We pray especially for those who have requested our (the first names of those on our church prayer list).
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At this time, please offer your prayers of thanksgiving or add the names of those in need of healing or comfort.
Silence
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