Posts by Prayers of the People Team

531540 of 580 items

Prayers of the People February 8

by Prayers of the People Team

Everlasting God, Creator to the ends of the Earth, renew our strength as citizens of the world. Help us to care for each other and your awesome creation. Help us to lift up the poor in body and spirit and minister to the forgotten and fearful in order that we might better share the blessings of […]

Prayers of the People February 1

by Prayers of the People Team

Gracious Lord, you are full of compassion O Lord, my God, we pray for your church, in all its forms especially for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Katharine, our presiding Bishop, Greg, our Bishop, Berto, our Rector and Hugh, who is with us today, all clergy and us, the ministers of your church, that we, being […]

Prayers of the People January 25

by Prayers of the People Team

Living God, our Friend and our Protector, Your hands hold each of us. Let us have ears to hear your truth. Keep us from ignoring your call. We pray for all who hold positions of power in our nation and around the world. Keep the urgency for peace alive in their hearts and minds. We […]

Prayers of the People, Epiphany 1, January 11

by Prayers of the People Team

Dearest Lord, send your dove of peace into this world. Help us to see others, no matter how different, as brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, mothers and fathers…as family and friends in the great human adventure. We pray for your spirit in the world. Dearest Lord, send your dove of peace into your church. Guide […]

Prayers of the People, Christmas 2, January 4

by Prayers of the People Team

Dear God, We pray to you with the sweet innocence of a newborn baby, wholly open to receive your love. Let Jesus be our guide. We shed our fears and uncertainties in the light of Your love. Thank you Lord for this church, Emmanuel, for our Rector Berto, and for those who give their abundant […]

Prayers of the People Advent 4, December 21

by Prayers of the People Team

Lector: Lord, we your servants, knowing that nothing is impossible with God, pray for your church and the world. Chant Lord, help your servants in all your churches be aware and strengthen by your spirit so we may do your work to fulfill your mission. Lord, help our leaders remember that they are your servants […]

Prayers of the People Advent 2 December 7

by Prayers of the People Team

Merciful God, we pray for your church in all its forms that your servants may fulfill your mission so that mercy and truth meet each other. Merciful God, as we enter a new church year, we give thanks for Emmanuel’s Altar Guild especially Audrey and Jan who help us to glorify you each week. Congregation […]

Prayers of the People Last Pentecost November 23

by Prayers of the People Team

Dear Lord, God of heaven and earth, We give ourselves to your care, in prayer with complete faith in your compassion. Your eternal power and love are beyond our understanding. We pray in the name of your son, Jesus Christ. Bless those who pray to you around the world, for your wisdom and guidance in […]

Prayers of the People Pentecost 23 November 16

by Prayers of the People Team

Dear Lord, Living God of all, We ask your blessings for this congregation today, our church family, our island community, and for those we carry in our hearts. May we bring your love to all people in our daily life. We pray Lord, for your peace and power in our lives. Dear Lord, Living God […]