Post date: Aug 23, 2019 2:18:22 PM
Opening: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Amen.
Community Prayers:
WL: For the church and its ministries; for pastors and musicians; for teachers and leaders, that their joyful noise clearly announces your reign of peace coming near.
Reader 1: For your works revealed in creation: for rivers and streams; for thunderstorms and sunshine; and for those preparing for harvest time, that you inspire our care for the earth.
For peace and justice in the world; for all levels of government; for areas affected by strife, that those in authority always work for the good of all, bringing your justice to all people.
Reader 2: Lord, be with the sick and those who console them; for prisoners and those who show them mercy; for the downtrodden and those who help them flourish; for those suffering from malaria and zika; and for all in need of care, especially for those whom we know and love and name before you now…
WL: For those spending time with friends and family this summer; for those making employment decisions; for those uncertain what the future holds, that they set their minds on Christ who has called us to himself. Amen.