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Prayers...
Prayers of Intersection
Trusting God’s promise of
new life, we pray for the renewal of the church, the world, and
all of creation.
Send your Holy Spirit upon your church. Awaken in us renewed
commitment to our baptismal promises: to build community, to
worship together, to share our faith, to serve others, and to
work for justice and peace. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Forgive us for the ways we have caused creation to suffer.
Inspire creativity as we explore new ways of reducing our
consumption of earth’s resources. Restore forests and waterways.
Replenish the habitats of all endangered and threatened species.
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Call all nations to the repentance that leads to life. Empower
legislators to craft laws reflecting your commandments to love
and serve. Bless police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and
first responders who put themselves at risk to care for others.
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Make your home among us and shelter us from storms of death,
mourning, crying, and pain. Draw near to those who weep and to
those who are lonely. Restore health and wholeness to those who
suffer (especially). Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We give you thanks for those who carry out the ministry of
hospitality: greeters, ushers, those who make coffee and bake
cookies, all who welcome newcomers and care for children, and
all who extend a hand of peace to neighbors. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Here other intercessions may be offered. You promise new life
for all the faithful departed (especially). Renew us in faith
and hope until the day death is no more, when you will dwell
with us in the new heaven and earth. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We commend these and all our prayers to you, O God. Come near to
us with your saving help, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our
risen Lord.
Amen
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