Prayers of the People October 15, 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.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let us humbly approach our God, saying, “Remember us with favor, O Lord; visit us with your saving help.”

God our Savior, strengthen your Church to stand firm in your love. May we struggle not with one another, but instead struggle beside one another in the work of the gospel.
Remember us with favor, O Lord; visit us with your saving help.

God our Savior, you make happy those who act with justice. May the leaders and people of the nations dedicate themselves to pure and honorable dealings. Let your justice reign on this earth.
Remember us with favor, O Lord; visit us with your saving help.

God our Savior, you are good to us. You have blessed us with a rich creation and a beautiful planet for our home. May we cherish the gifts you have given us. May we experience the awe of your creation as our seasons change but You never do.

You are invited to add your thanksgivings and petitions.

Remember us with favor, O Lord; visit us with your saving help.

God our Savior, deliver our community from worry. Make us a people of prayer, a congregation who intercedes for our neighbors. Help us to remember each day those in ministry, those who seek to educate others, those who seek to heal others, and those who make decisions for our communities.
Remember us with favor, O Lord; visit us with your saving help.

God our Savior, you are always near. Assure the lonely; heal the sick; do mighty acts in the lives of the downcast. With thankful hearts, trusting in your mercy, we make our requests known to you. (Please read the first names of those on our church prayer list).

You are invited to share the names of those who are ill or need comfort.

Remember us with favor, O Lord; visit us with your saving help.

God our Savior, your mercy endures forever. May those who have died glory in your inheritance and feast at your heavenly banquet for all eternity. (Please read the first names of any who have died or are grieving from the church prayer list).

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

Remember us with favor, O Lord; visit us with your saving help.