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Weekly Prayers of and for the Community and World
The following people have requested your prayer consideration:
We pray especially for Eva A; Bonnie C; Carol D; Sue D; Trisha G; Chris V; Colin V; Angela; Delaine; Teighan; Ruth; Kaylan & family; the Hussein family; Kevin M. & family; the family of Rev. Fred G; the family of Hartmut H; the family of Martin M; the family of Katja R. and for local concerns
These names will be reset twice each year: after Pentecost Sunday (June 8th and after All Saints Sunday (November 2nd). All names will be removed and the list will begin again.
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Weekly Prayers of the People
Seeking the Spirit of God who makes all things new, we pray for the church and the world.
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Living and true God, you inspire us to share the message of the gospel. Give your spirit of love to seminarians and those beginning their lives in ordained ministry. Within the BC Synod, we pray for Lutheran Church of the Cross in Victoria – Rev. Lyndon Sayers; and for prison chaplains and their ministries.
Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great
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We give you thanks for the majesty of our oceans. Protect the abundant life within them and sustain all those who work to preserve them.
Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
We seek your wisdom in all things. Direct all who hold positions of authority around the world, that they act with compassion, seeking the good of all.
Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
We pray for all people who work in dangerous or degrading environments. Grant them safety and courage, and heal all those who are injured, sick, or suffering.
Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
We ask your blessing on those who do the quiet, unseen work of the church. Encourage them in their work of faith and labor of love.
Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
We thank you for our ancestors who have been called home to you.
Hear us, O God, Your mercy is great.
Trusting in your boundless grace, O God, we lift up these spoken prayers and those in our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.