Lector: Thank-you Lord for the gift of the Holy Spirit; may it fill the leaders of your church, especially Michael, Greg, Berto, and Hugh, to inspire us to fulfil your mission.
May the glory of the Lord endure for ever.
Thank-you Lord for the gift of the Holy Spirit; may it fill the leaders of our nation, especially Donald and Jay, to lead us, keeping us safe from violence.
May the glory of the LORD endure for ever.
Thank-you Lord for the gift of the Holy Spirit; may global leaders ensure that all people be given their food in due season and be good stewards of this precious earth.
May the glory of the LORD endure for ever.
Thank-you Lord for the gift of the Holy Spirit; may our vestry be good stewards of Emmanuel’s resources to do works that please you.
May the glory of the LORD endure for ever.
Thank-you Lord for the gift of the Holy Spirit; may all who suffer in body, mind, spirit, addiction, or inadequate housing, be aware of and comforted by the it. We ask this especially for those we now name, either silently or aloud, (silent pause), as well as those on our parish prayer list: …
May the glory of the LORD endure for ever.
Thank-you Lord for the gift of the Holy Spirit; may it be a comfort to those that mourn while You welcome those who have died into your heavenly kingdom.
May the glory of the LORD endure for ever.
Presider: We thank-you Lord for the gift of the Holy Spirit, our Advocate, who hears our prayer. We will sing to the LORD as long as we live and praise our God while we have our being. Amen.