Prayers of Intercession: Sunday, November 2

Gathered with one voice, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all who are in need.

A brief silence.

God who became human in Jesus, challenge the church to recognize Christ in all our neighbors. Give church leaders endurance in times of weakness and affliction. Grant wisdom in conflict and joy in service. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

God who preserves us in trouble, guide us to properly care for the earth’s resources. Heal waters, land, and air to sustain future generations. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

God who guides our ways, give the world’s leaders, voters, and those seeking election humility and respect for the dignity of all. Accompany local election workers and community volunteers. Increase and sustain your justice through all the world. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

God who brings grace and peace, we pray for those who are unhoused and in need of shelter, suffering and in need of comfort, and sick and in need of relief (especially Larry Smith, Caleb Schmitz, Dick Frush, Bonnie Thompson, and Nancy Olson). Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

God who knows us by name, bless our congregational leaders with wisdom and give them a faithful vision for your church. Bless this congregation’s children and young people as they grow and are nourished. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

God who welcomes us home, we remember your saints, those who have passed this last year, including Brooke Hartman, Ramona Peterson, Marilyn J. Lee, Randy Hartman, and Kyle Fidler. Let us trust in the peace and promise of the resurrection. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

We offer these and all our prayers to you, O God, trusting in your grace and unyielding love; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

God of time and space, we give thanks for the faithful departed (those who have died during the past year may be named). Sustain us in hope of our eternal unity in Christ. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

We offer these and all our prayers to you, O God, trusting in your grace and unyielding love; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.