Prayers of the People November 19, 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.

Let us respond to each prayer with “have mercy upon us.”

Our Lord, we thank you for entrusting us with talents—spiritual gifts, natural abilities, time and money. Help us invest these talents faithfully in the advancement of your Kingdom on earth.
Lord, our Redeemer, have mercy upon us.

Holy Father, we pray for your universal Church, that it may reveal your love. Enable Little Fork Episcopal Church to be an open and accepting church. Unite us with other area churches as we serve our communities. Thank you for our relationship with Beulah Baptist Church, and with Bealeton Baptist Church, as we help provide for the needy through Feed My Sheep.
Lord, our Redeemer, have mercy upon us.

Good Shepherd, we thank you for the clergy who shepherd us, in particular this morning, our Assisting Bishops, Dabney and Ted. Give them wisdom as they minister in congregations throughout our diocese.
Lord, our Redeemer, have mercy upon us.

Almighty God, guide our elected officials as they exercise their authority, especially our Governor, Glenn, and our President, Joe May mercy, justice and humility characterize their leadership.
Lord, our Redeemer, have mercy upon us.

Heavenly King, as we your servants journey on our pilgrimage through life, we look to you for direction. Guide us with your loving hands according to your will.
Lord, our Redeemer, have mercy upon us.

Great Physician, we commit to you the aged and infirm, the widowed and orphans, the sick and the suffering. We pray for comfort and healing for those on our Little Fork Church Prayer List (Please read the first names of those on our prayer list).Please add the names of others who need comfort and healing.

You are invited to share the names of those in need.

Lord, our Redeemer, have mercy upon us.

We give you thanks and praise for all who have triumphed over the challenges of this life and who now serve you in your kingdom. We pray for those who are departed, especially (Please read the first names of those on our prayer list). Please add any names of the departed either silently or aloud.

You are invited to share the names of any who have died recently.

Lord, our Redeemer, have mercy upon us.

At this time, please share any personal requests or thanksgivings.

You are invited to share your prayers and thanksgivings.

Lord, our Redeemer, have mercy upon us.