Dear Father/Mother God. We pray in these precious Advent days of winter, for your grace to shine upon us, that we may carry the light of your love.

Lord, May the light of your countenance open our hearts, that we may share your love in service to others.

We pray in the hope which Advent brings, for expectations of peace and healing for our world, in the name of God, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Lord, May the light of your countenance open our hearts, that we may share your love with gratitude for the peace it brings.

We pray for your strength over our fears, for the power of your peace to come among us, with safety, respect and equality for All people, in the United States, and all the world.

Lord, the world is one under your love and grace. May the light of your countenance be passed from one heart to another throughout the world, as we pray for peace and equality this Advent season.

We are grateful for your beautiful church Emmanuel, for all people whose joy and efforts sustain this parish, for Berto, Hugh, our vestry, and Bishop Gregory. We pray for your power, guidance and blessings on all churches of God throughout the world.

Lord, May the light of your countenance open our hearts, that we may share your love and abundant blessings, in service to others.

We pray for the earth, the climate, the water, air and habitat you have created for our survival. May this now be a high priority for our awareness and for all government decision making leaders.to act now.

Lord, May the light of your countenance open all hearts, that coming together for our planet, will bring nations and people together in sharing for the highest good of all.

We thank you Lord, for nourishing our soul, energizing our mind and feeding our body, that we may serve others, as taught by your son Jesus Christ.

With gratitude for our abundant blessings Lord, we have come to do your will.

We pray for safety and healing for the many people in unbearable circumstances, for the homeless, the prisoners, the captives and fearful, in all nations and religions. May they know the strength of your peace.

Lord, May the light of your countenance open our hearts, that we may share your love in service to others.

We pray for those you know are in need of restoration and health of body, mind and spirit, and those named here on our parish prayer list:

May they be filled with the healing power of your presence and peace in the love of Christ.

We pray for those who have gone before us to your heavenly kingdom, and those we hold in our hearts.

As Blessed Mary proclaimed, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.

We thank you Lord, for your constant presence in our lives and hearts. Help us make time for receiving your guidance and blessings as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Keep us, not on our agenda, but on yours Lord, for that is the joy we seek. Shine on us with the illumination of the true Light.

Presider:
Today we open our hearts in Advent, to this new opportunity to live in your will Lord, and feel as a child, the purity, peace, and presence of your unconditional love. We thank you in the name of the Holy Jesus Christ. Amen.