Prayers of the People: Proper 16A

Prayers of the People—Proper 16A

I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Therefore let us come humbly before God saying, “Our help is in your name, O Lord; Deal well with us.”

Generous God, you have graciously given the members of your Church diverse gifts: May we, who are many, function in this world as one body in your Son, Jesus Christ.

Silence

Our help is in your name, O Lord;

Deal well with us.

God of the nations, mysterious and unexpected are the instruments of your salvation .  Give us eyes to see your work in the lives of the most humble servants and the grandest royalty.  Bless all those who put their trust in you.  

Silence

Our help is in your name, O Lord;

Deal well with us.

Great God, the maker of heaven and earth, bring forth fruits in due season.  May all the people of the world experience the blessing of sun and rain and harvest.

Silence

Our help is in your name, O Lord;

Deal well with us.

Caring God, give to the people of our region sober judgment. May each member of our community live in light of the great mercy you have shown us. 

Silence

Our help is in your name, O Lord;

Deal well with us.

Lord God, be on the side of those in need of our prayers.  May the sick and sorrowful not be overwhelmed but, instead, find freedom in you. 

Allow the congregation to add their petitions and thanksgivings, followed by Silence

Our help is in your name, O Lord;

Deal well with us.

Almighty God, you have promised through your beloved Son that not even the gates of Hades will prevail against the people of your redeeming.  May all of the dead find comfort in your Heavenly kingdom.

Silence

Our help is in your name, O Lord;

Deal well with us.

Prayers of the People: Proper 15A

Prayers of the People—Proper 15A

Sisters and brothers, there’s a wideness in God’s mercy like the wideness of the sea!  Therefore let us come before our loving God saying, “Hear us, we humbly pray; Lord, help us.”

Loving God, you have shown your Church such great mercy.  Through the witness of your Church may all of the world experience the goodness of your mercy.

Silence

Hear us, we humbly pray;

Lord, help us.

Lord of All peoples. you have created us to live together.  Help us to see that our common life depends on each other’s work and goodwill.  May wars cease and generosity prevail.  

Silence

Hear us, we humbly pray;

Lord, help us.

Abundant God, you make the earth bring forth good food.  As you provided for the children of Israel, we pray you will also provide for all those suffering from famine in our world.

Silence

Hear us, we humbly pray;

Lord, help us.

Caring God, how good and pleasant it is when your children live together in unity.  Pour out a spirit of reconciliation in our community. 

Silence

Hear us, we humbly pray;

Lord, help us.

Lord Christ, may those who call out to you in great faith find your heart open to their cries.  We ask for healing for the sick and suffering, the desperate and disturbed. 

Allow the congregation to add their petitions and thanksgivings, followed by Silence

Hear us, we humbly pray;

Lord, help us.

God of Blessing, bless your people with life for evermore.  May the dying find comfort; may the dead rest in your peace.

Silence

Hear us, we humbly pray;

Lord, help us.

Prayers of the People: Proper 14A

Prayers of the People—Proper 14A

Sisters and brothers, the word of faith that we proclaim is near you, on your lips and in your heart!  So let us pray to God saying, “Be generous to all who call on you; Lord, save us.”

Lord God, capture our hearts.  May your Holy Spirit prepare a way upon which the beautiful feet of your servants can bring good news to all those who are wearied by too much bad news.

Silence

Be generous to all who call on you.

Lord, save us.

Lord of All, your love makes no distinction between peoples or nations.  We pray that wars and violence cease.  May your reign of peace and justice come quickly.

Silence

Be generous to all who call on you.

Lord, save us.

Holy God, your Son walked on the water even as your Spirit moved over the face of the waters in creation. May we learn to respect the beauty and mystery, the power and goodness of all you have made.

Silence

Be generous to all who call on you.

Lord, save us.

Strong God, give us wisdom, like your servant Joseph, that this congregation may be a symbol of hope and integrity to the leaders of our city.   

Silence

Be generous to all who call on you.

Lord, save us.

Lord Christ, you bid your people be not afraid.  You have promised that all who call on your name shall be saved.  And so make your deeds known among the people—especially those in trouble, sickness and pain.

Allow the congregation to add their petitions and thanksgivings, followed by Silence

Be generous to all who call on you.

Lord, save us.

God of our Ancestors, by your strength you rescue life even from the depths of the pit.  You raised your Son from the grips of death and through him have promised to give new life to all who have died.  May the dead rest in peace, even as they await the day of resurrection.     

Silence

Be generous to all who call on you.

Lord, save us.