Prayers for April 28, 2024

Rejoicing that Jesus is risen and love has triumphed over fear, let us pray for the church, the world, and all those in need of good news.

Loving God, we pray for the world-wide church, for all who minister to one another, for the caring ministries of this congregation, and for all who seek to share your love with the world. 

          God of grace, hear our prayer.

God of Creation, we pray for the well-being of the earth and of all created things: for rivers and lakes, streams and estuaries, melting glaciers and polluted waters. Renew the face of the earth and shower us with your goodness.

         God of grace, hear our prayer.

God of Justice, we pray for all those in authority: for local, state, and national leaders, for elected representatives at every level, and for international organizations, that justice and peace may reign.     

         God of grace, hear our prayer.

God of Compassion, have mercy on all those in need, for any experiencing homelessness or unemployment, for those fleeing from oppression or seeking asylum, and for all who are ill or suffering, especially those named on our prayer list or in the quiet of our hearts.

        God of grace, hear our prayer.

God our Hope, we give thanks for the saints who rest from their labors. Help us, like them, to be your disciples and to bear much fruit, and at the last, bring us to your heavenly banquet where all will feast together at your table.

        God of grace, hear our prayer.