04 JULY
Praying to the source of all love and all life, we pray Lord, hear and have mercy.
We pray for the church, for all who call themselves Christians, for all who will come to know your abounding love. We ask you to bless our leaders, asking they may remain faithful in their vocation and service.
Lord, hear and have mercy.
We ask you to bless Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Family; the elected and appointed government officials both at home and abroad. Fill their hearts with your peace, that their work will allow your people to live in justice and harmony.
Lord, hear and have mercy.
We pray for Lunenburg, for those who live and visit here, that they may know your love through our actions. Help us to celebrate our connections and interactions with each other, as we strive to bring your mercy to this – and every – place.
Lord, hear and have mercy.
We pray for those in any need, of mind, body, or spirit. May those who are sick receive healing, may those who grieve receive solace, may those who are victims of society receive peace, may those who are in comfort receive opportunity to reach out in Christian love.
Lord, hear and have mercy.
This long weekend, we hold before you your children, our children. Guide their hearts this summer to seek you and love you, to enjoy their rest and re-creation, to grow in their faith. And help us reflect on all the children who were denied homes, all those for whom home is not safe, all those who do not know peace.
Lord, hear and have mercy.
We give thanks for those who have gone before us, leaving a legacy of faith for us to follow. We give thanks for family and friends, who enrich our lives and bring out the best in us. We give thanks for the basics of food and shelter, and are mindful of those who go without. Above all, we give thanks for your gift of love, as we strive to follow the ways of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
JULY 11
We pray, with hearts turned to God, whose mercy embraces the wideness of all creation, saying Hear us Lord, Your Mercy is great.
We pray for the universal church: living the mission of the Gospel in every time and place. We pray for our leaders, for our ministries, and especially this day with thanksgiving for the 20 years of Full Communion with our ELCiC family. We give thanks for the promise of continued Christian community with our friends in the Lunenburg Lutheran parishes, knowing that they continue to pray for us and with us. Hear us Lord,
Your Mercy is great.
We pray for the well-being of creation; appreciating the brightness of summer, and the bounty of the harvest; delighting in the gifts of land and sea and air, and respecting the interconnection of all creatures. For our role in the stewardship and protection of God’s earth; Hear us Lord,
Your Mercy is great.
We pray for peace and justice in the world, that our actions today may positively influence tomorrow. We pray for those in authority, especially this week praying for our newly named Governor General Mary Simon. Hear us Lord,
Your Mercy is great.
We pray for this community, and for every community. We pray for those who live and work here, and for those who visit. We commit to treating all with respect and dignity, that this place may reflect the love of Christ that has been so generously poured on us all. Hear us Lord,
Your Mercy is great.
We pray for those who experience poverty, those whose humanity is denied, those who are victims of oppression, those who struggle to meet the basics of life, those who are denied their full personhood. Empower us to speak for the voiceless, to encourage the downtrodden, to accompany the lonely. Hear us Lord,
Your Mercy is great.
We pray for those who are sick and suffering; for bodies that are failing, for minds that are weary, for spirits that are depleting. Refresh the exhausted, empower those who are caregivers, rejuvenate those whose emotional energy is low. Help us to help others, without judgement, to be restored to fullness of health. Hear us Lord,
Your Mercy is great.
We pray for ourselves; in our sorrows and our joys. We bring before you our community, praying for one another in our hearts and minds, and in our words and actions. We thank you for the amazing gifts of this life, for the blessings continually surrounding us, for the love that completely encompasses us, given through your Son Jesus Christ. Hear us Lord,
Your Mercy is great. Amen.
JULY 18
We come together as the family of God, raising our collective hearts and voices to the Lord, praying Lord, Hear our prayer.
We give thanks for the church, for the buildings that house our worship, for the technology that transcends physical boundaries, for the parish council who lead us in safety and in ministry. We ask you to bless the bishops and clergy who care for the communities in faith, and for the gift of our ministries serving your people. Lord,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for the Queen and her family; for the leaders of all nations, for those who offer themselves to public service. We ask you to guide and direct their hearts to care for their people well, with respect and integrity, that this world may become even better tomorrow than it is today. Lord,
Hear our prayer.
We offer thanks for these days of summer; for the opportunity of rest and repose, for the leisure to eat and drink, for the gifts of good weather and local delights. We hold in prayer those who are working in our midst, both seen and unseen, and ask your protection on all labourers. May the works of our hands be reflected in the beauty of our home town. Lord,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for those preparing for baptism, especially Judah, Wren, and Peter. We give thanks for their parents, godparents, and extended families who will strengthen their faith. We give thanks for our own baptism, and for the opportunities to live as the baptised every day. With great joy, Lord,
Hear our prayer.
We ask you to teach us to live with increased harmony with all of your creation; respecting the beautiful diversity of flora and fauna, of cultures and languages, of all your people and communities. Help us to live gently in our interconnection and interdependence, knowing this is an extension of our journey with you. Lord,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for those who are sick in body, mind, and spirit. We ask you to strengthen those who give their time and skill to caring; we ask you to energise those whose minds are given to research and healing. May we all be spiritually healed through our connections to you. Lord,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for those who are on the fringes of society; the lost, the least, the left-behind. Stir in our hearts such compassion to strive for systems and structures that serve all of your people. Inspire in us new ways to meet the needs of our neighbours, with dignity and compassion, delighting in the unity of the whole human family. Lord,
Hear our prayer.
We give thanks and praise for the wonderful grace, and expressions of love, that you continually shower upon us. We thank you for all the blessings of this life, for the gift of each new day, for the abundance of joy that you pour into our hearts. As we go forth this day, we carry your peace and share your love. Lord,
Hear our prayer. Amen.
JULY 25
We lift our hearts to you, O Lord, as we think of this your church. We ask your blessings to be abundant on our leaders: Primate Linda, Bishop Sandra, Archdeacon Simon. We ask your grace to be felt by all who come together in worship and praise. We ask your patience with us as we do our best to journey with you. We pray:
Hear us, Lord.
We pray for the leaders who govern our nations, for those who are elected, those who are appointed, those who are offering themselves to positions of power. Help them remain faithful to the calling of public service, that your whole creation may benefit from their leadership. We pray:
Hear us, Lord.
We give thanks for the gift of Lunenburg; for those who call this home, for those who visit, for those who are employed here. Help us to be a place of compassion, justice, and safety, doing our part to live and love with peace and unity. We pray:
Hear us, Lord.
We ask your mercy on those who face challenges and difficulties: for those who are sick or dying, and those who are caregivers; for those who experience need, for those feeling isolation and loneliness. Embrace us all with your love, that we may know the salvation of your healing touch. We pray:
Hear us, Lord.
We recognise the interconnectivity of your creation, and of our role within it; help us to care for each other with open hearts, to be awed by nature without thoughts of exploitation, to be active in making peace and justice a priority. Help us to live celebrating that the entirety of this world is in your hands. We pray:
Hear us, Lord.
We thank you, O God, for all the goodness in this life: for the privilege of worship, for the gifts of family and friends, for the abundance that we may take for granted, and mostly for the promise of redemption through Jesus. Keep us committed to an attitude of gratitude in all we do, that the world may know your glory through us. We pray:
Hear us, Lord. Amen.
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