The Reader: Merciful
Father
Response: Hear
our Prayer
Our Father, You, Who ever loves us, invite
us to call you “Abba”, “Daddy”. We are
amazed and humbled by Your grace and mercy.
Through the blood of Your Son we are freed from our sins and called into
Your kingdom to be a royal race, and a kingdom of priests. Our worship continues as our prayers rise
before you as sweet smelling incense.
The Reader: Merciful
Father
Response: Hear
our Prayer
The
Church: Our Father, we lift to you
our church leaders, remembering that they must give account to You for their
service. Help us do our part to
encourage them and support them as they faithfully give their time, talents and
service to You and to us. We especially
remember our Archbishops—Justin Welby and John Sentamu; our Area Dean, Rod Cosh
and our local vicars, Bruce, Colin and Robin.
We pray for those who remain faithful to You in times of
hardship—persecution, living in war zones, living in areas of natural
disasters. Impress upon us that our
prayers empower them to endure, persevere and experience joy in the midst of
suffering.
The Reader: Merciful
Father
Response: Hear
our Prayer
Creation,
Human Society, The Sovereign, Those in Authority: Most Merciful Father the nations of the world
need leaders who are committed to the good of their people, the equitable and
responsible stewardship of their country’s natural resources, and seeking the
resolution of conflict with other nations.
By Your Spirit turn their hearts and minds to service of others, instead
of grasping for power, glory and personal gain.
We pray for South Sudan, where the fighting has stopped,
but the country needs leaders with vision, determination and strategies to
build a strong government and a sound infrastructure.
Also, we pray for Syria, Israel and Palestine. We pray for miracles in diplomatic
communications so that peace will truly come to the Middle East.
We bless our Queen, Elisabeth, the Prime Minister and
those who lead this country. We give You
thanks for allowing us to worship freely, without fear of legal action against
us.
The Reader: Merciful
Father
Response: Hear
our Prayer
The Local Community: We pray for Around Langley Magazine; that many new readers will have their hearts stirred with curiosity about the message of Jesus Christ. Stir the hearts of many people who have time and talent, leading them to get involved with writing, advertising in, distributing and promoting the Magazine. We pray for wisdom and grace for those currently involved with the production of it.
The Reader: Merciful
Father
Response: Hear
our Prayer
Those
who suffer: Our
hearts and minds are still grappling with the shock of the terrorist attacks in
Paris. We pray for the families who must
now walk the journey of grief, learning to adjust to life without their loved
one. We pray for those who were injured,
and must rebuild their lives, learning to overcome the trauma. Lead them to faith in You.
We bless You Father, because You send Your Word and heal
us. We pray for the lost, the lonely,
the sick in body, mind and Spirit.
Many are burdened with the responsibility of giving care
to family members. In those moments when
they feel isolated, overwhelmed, anxious, and weary, reveal Your love. Send us alongside them to help carry their
burden and be the vessel of Your love.
We remember those in our church family: Pam and John Sanders, (read list)
The Reader: Merciful
Father
Response: Hear
our Prayer
The
communion of saints: Dearest
Father, as we remember those who have fallen asleep in the faith, we give you
thanks. Today many hearts are bruised
with grief. Teach us to be the hands
that touch and the ears that hear, providing solace and comfort. We give you praise for all your faithful
children, with whom we rejoice in the communion of saints…See intercession
sheet.
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