I ask your prayers for the Church, God’s gift to us. We give thanks for this church Emmanuel and all our lay and ordained leaders throughout the Anglican Communion and especially the Episcopal Church. May their wisdom and teaching inspire us to show mercy to all. Tell Out my Soul,

The Greatness of our House of Prayer.

I bid your prayers for our Nation, for a spirit of Goodwill. We pray for our national institutions that they will work together in justice that all may live in safety. Tell Out my Soul,

The Greatness of the Promise of Liberty.

I invite your prayers for all nations on this earth. We pray that national leaders be guided to the way of peace. Tell out my Soul,

The Greatness of your forgiveness.

I ask your prayers for our neighbors, especially our island neighbors. We give thanks for parishioners that are already working to prepare a Thanksgiving meal open to all for a special Dinner Kitchen this Thursday. May everyone feel welcome.  Tell Out my Soul,

The Greatness of our Love.

I invite your prayers for those who are sick, who are isolated, who are in despair. We pray for caregivers and healers who care for those we love. Please pray for those who we name now either silently or aloud (pause) and for those on our parish prayer list … and for those for whom no one prays. Tell Out my Soul,

The Greatness of your Compassion.

I ask your prayers for the dead and the dying, and for those who mourn. We give thanks for doctors, nurses, hospice workers, caregivers and for those who stand watch. Tell Out my Soul,

The Greatness of our stories.

I invite you to join in thanking all those that have pledged their wealth, works, and wisdom with our neighbors and our Church as we Tell out my Soul,

The Greatness of Christ the King.