With bold trust in God’s unfailing provision, we pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation.
For the church built on the foundation of Your word. Strengthen and encourage your faithful people everywhere they gather, that they boldly proclaim your word of life to all the world.
Merciful God, receive our prayer.
For the earth. Sustain and nourish your creation through the waning days of summer. Teach us to be wise stewards of your creation.
Merciful God, receive our prayer.
For all nations and all peoples. Bring peace and relief where there is war, conflict, disease, famine, and disaster. Guide the hearts of leaders and the work of relief agencies and peacemaking organizations to find solutions to the overwhelming need in our world today.
Merciful God, receive our prayer.
For all who cry out to you for help. Be present among all who struggle, that they know they are not alone. Hear our prayers for all in need this day especially Pastor Sharon and her family as they grieve the passing of her father and for those named on our prayer list and whom we hold in our hearts.
Merciful God, receive our prayer.
For this congregation which you have so richly blessed with many and varied talents. Guide us to celebrate one another’s gifts and strengthen the bonds of fellowship that all may be united as the body of Christ.
Merciful God, receive our prayer.
We give thanks for the faithful who died in the hope of this promise. Strengthen us in faith until the day we join them at your eternal banquet.
Merciful God, receive our prayer.