Prayers of the People January 28, 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.
Our great and glorious God, with the psalmist we praise you with our whole heart, for your majesty, splendor, faithfulness, justice and holiness. May we continually stand in awe of you.
Lord in heaven, hear us and help us.
Jesus, we praise you for your power over evil spirits and your authoritative teaching. We pray that your teachings would increasingly mold our character, attitudes and actions.
Lord in heaven, hear us and help us.
Lord, we pray for the mission of our area Episcopal churches-- Little Fork. St. James, St. Stephens and Christ Church--that we may be a beacon of light in a dark world. May we proclaim the Good News of Jesus by our lives and words.
Lord in heaven, hear us and help us.
We pray, O God, for leaders of the Anglican Communion, especially our Archbishop, Justin, and our Presiding Bishop, Michael. Give them grace and wisdom to carry out their ministries according to your will.
Lord in heaven, hear us and help us.
Christ, the Lord of Lords, we pray for our governmental leaders, especially our President, Joe, and Governor, Ralph, as well as those at our county and community levels, that they would do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with their God.
Lord in heaven, hear us and help us.
Lord, we pray all who are seeking you and inquiring about their faith, as well as our local Muslim community. May they all come to understand the love of God and the atoning sacrifice of Jesus for them.
Lord, in heaven, hear us and help us.
Claiming the power of Jesus to heal, we pray for all who suffer from injury, illness, or hardship, especially (please read the first names of those on our church prayer list).Please name others in need of comfort or healing.
You are invited to add the names of others in need of healing or comfort.
May they be delivered from their distress, and may those who care for them be strengthened.
Lord, in heaven, hear us and help us.
We thank you for your saints who have entered into the joy of your presence, especially (please read the first names of those on our church prayer list).Please name others who have passed away recently.
You are invited to add the names of others who have died.
Lord, in your mercy, give to the departed eternal rest; and may we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Lord, in heaven, hear us and help us.
At this time, please add your thanksgivings or requests.
You are invited to add your thanksgivings or requests
Lord, in heaven, hear us and help us.