O Lord, empower all members of your church, and especially this congregation, to be your servants to carry out your mission on this earth.
Give ear, O LORD, to our prayer
O Lord, open the hearts and minds of Barack, our President, Jay, our Governor, and all officials that they may make wise decisions on our behalf to serve justice and provide dignity and freedom to all.
Give ear, O LORD, to our prayer
O Lord, open the hearts and minds of all people on this earth so that respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples so that all may live in peace.
Give ear, O LORD, to our prayer
O Lord, bless your servant Linda Watts for her ministry leading our outreach committee as she transitions leadership to Darlene Kent; guide Darlene in her new role and let your loving kindness fall upon them and all lay ministers of this parish.
Give ear, O LORD, to our prayer
O Lord, help all those who suffer or are in any kind of trouble, especially those on our parish prayer list – so they may be aware of the unwavering presence of your Holy Spirit, so that they may be freed from fear and healed in body, mind and spirit as you will.
Give ear, O LORD, to our prayer
O Lord, may the departed rest and mourners be comforted knowing that they are dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.
Give ear, O LORD, to our prayer
Celebrant: Give ear, O LORD, to the prayers of your people, help us not to be afraid, save us, your servants, who put our trust in you, through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.