Intercessor: Dear Lord of All. 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 from our heart to our neighbors, friends and strangers.
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 in service to others.
We pray for your strength over our fear, for your great might to come among us, for the safety, respect and equality of all people, in the United States, and all the world. We ask for your will to be done.
Lord, May the light of your countenance open our hearts, that we may share your love in service to others.
We are grateful for Emmanuel, for those whose joy and efforts sustain this church, for our beloved Fr. Berto, Fr. Hugh, Bishop Gregory and Presiding Bishop Michael. We pray for your power, guidance and blessings upon them, and for all churches throughout the world.
Lord, May the light of your countenance open our hearts, that we may share your love in service to others.
We pray for the earth, the climate, the water, air and habitat you have created for our survival. May they be a high priorityfor our
own financial choices and for all government decision making.
Now is the time for environmental action.
Lord, May the light of your countenance open our hearts, that all people may share in preserving our earth.
We thank you Lord, for nourishing our souls, energizing our minds and feeding our bodies, 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: (Please read slowly) …and those for whom no one prays.
May they be filled with the healing power of your presence and peace.
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. I will put my faith in Him and not be afraid.
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.
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.
Let us pray for those celebrating Birthdays this week:
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants Emillie Novak, (12/12), Eileen Battle Krampitz (12/12), Robert Tucker (12/14), Ken Malo (12/14),
Barb Mehlman (12/16) as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Let us pray for those celebrating Anniversaries this week:
Grant, O God, in your compassion, that Dick & Deborah Hansen (12/15), having taken each other in marriage, and affirming again the covenant which they have made, may grow in forgiveness, loyalty, and love; and come at last to the eternal joys which you have promised through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.