Prayers of the People
Prayers of the People
Week of December 5, 2021
Leader As we eagerly await the coming of our Lord and Savior who brings light into our weary world, we turn to you, O God, with our concerns and thanksgivings, saying, Comfort your people, O God. Let your light shine in our hearts. We pray for the church throughout the world, and for all who serve the world in Christ’s name. Comfort your Church, O God.
All Let your light shine in our hearts.
Leader We pray for the church throughout the world, and for all who serve the world in Christ’s name. Comfort your Church, O God.
All Let your light shine in our hearts.
Leader We pray for people everywhere, that division and hatred, poverty and ignorance may be cast out, and that where there is conflict, leaders may be strengthened and inspired to unite for peace. Comfort your Nations, O God.
All Let your light shine in our hearts.
Leader We pray that this Advent time of hopeful expectation may be for us a time of grace, reflection, and generosity. Open our hearts wide as we prepare for your coming. Comfort your World, O God
All Let your light shine in our hearts.
Leader We pray for people and places that long for relief from suffering, especiallyBarbara Timmerman, V’Ann Ryther, Jan Kee, Sue DeRoche, Linda Borden, Betsy Fairlie Judge, Jon Askins, Kristi Richie, Martin Popp, Cindy Powell, Lee Hardy, Jane Mashburn, Gretchen Carroll, Wayne Turney, Sarah Horseman; for all affected by the coronavirus; for all struggling with mental health concerns and those we name now, silently or aloud. God, remind us that we are not alone. Comfort your Children, O God.
All Let your light shine in our hearts.
Leader We pray for those who have died, remembering especially those we name now, silently or aloud. Comfort those who grieve.
All Let your light shine in our hearts.
The Celebrant continues
Almighty Comfort, comfort your people, O God. Cause a new light to shine in our hearts, and keep us in hopeful expectation that you will make yourself known to us in small and generous ways as we await the coming of Jesus Christ, your son, our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
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