God of grace, you have given us all things, and you have fed us with Christ’s presence through this sacrament. We commit ourselves to you now, and we give ourselves to the work of your kingdom, which is upon us in Jesus’ life. Thanks be to God! Amen.
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, IA
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POP–hear us
Prayers of the People (based on Psalm 102)
O Lord, hear our prayers,
for we speak on behalf of all who are in trouble.
Incline your ear to us, and answer quickly, we pray.
We pray for all who are anxious about the future,
about endings and changes in their own lives,
and about turmoil or change in the world around us.
Be food and water for all who wander in the wilderness.
Blessed Jesus, Hear us when we pray.
We pray for those whose bodies suffer or waste away,
who are ill or unable to eat and drink,
or who anxiously await a diagnosis or treatment.
Surround your people with your steadfast presence.
Blessed Jesus, Hear us when we pray.
We pray for the nations of the world,
especially for those places in the grip of violence, famine, or disaster.
Look with favor on those who have no power or security.
Blessed Jesus, Hear us when we pray.
We pray for the future,
for families and communities we have not yet known,
but who are already dear to your eternal heart.
May every generation praise the name of the Lord.
Blessed Jesus, Hear us when we pray.
We pray for ourselves,
for the needs we hold before you in silence,
and for the gift of your Holy Spirit
to inspire, lead, and empower us in your service.
Blessed Jesus, Hear us when we pray.
Hear us, O Lord, for we pray as your people,
joining in the prayer you taught us, saying:
The Lord’s Prayer
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, IA
POP: Hear us when we pray
Christ our Savior, Lord of all,
as we journey with you we are aware of the difficulty and suffering of the world you love so dearly.
There are those who suffer rejection, injustice, and violence for their commitment to your way or their differences from the religious majority in their land.
Blessed Jesus, Hear us when we pray.
There are many who seek power and status to fill a deeper need than the world can fill; there are many more who are oppressed or ignored on account of that pursuit of power.
Blessed Jesus, Hear us when we pray.
There are children who depend on others to speak for them, sinners who long to know that they are welcomed into your love, and misfits who struggle to know where they belong.
Blessed Jesus, Hear us when we pray.
There are those who face illness and death today, and there are those who grapple with broken and hurtful relationships; there are so many who cry out for mercy.
Blessed Jesus, Hear us when we pray.
And there are so many who seek to follow you, who are learning to serve their neighbors in love and treat their enemies with compassion.
Blessed Jesus, Hear us when we pray.
We are among those who would follow, and we place our lives at your disposal, joining together in the prayer you taught, saying: …The Lord’s Prayer
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, IA
POP: we wait upon your love
O Lord, we come before you humbly, setting our sights on the needs and desires of this day.
We pray for those who struggle to meet their daily needs, and especially for those whom we might be able to help.
Gentle God, we wait upon your love.
We pray for those whose souls are restless. Let them find their deepest rest in your arms.
Gentle God, we wait upon your love.
We pray for those whose names and faces are with us today, whom we name silently before you…
Gentle God, we wait upon your love.
We wait upon your love, Holy One, and we speak as your beloved children, sharing the words Christ taught us:
…The Lord’s Prayer
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, IA
POP: you hold the future
O Lord, you hold the future of your people.
Trusting in your love, we lift up our dreams and hopes before you.
We pray for all who celebrate good news and hopes fulfilled, that they might see your love for them and for all people.
God of abundance, Fill the earth with your joy.
We pray for those who seek peace between people and nations, that they may know themselves as children of God.
God of abundance, Fill the earth with your joy.
We pray for those who experience injustice, and for those who stand with them, that you would set all things right.
God of abundance, Fill the earth with your joy.
We pray for all who suffer from illness, poverty, or worry, that you would pour out your blessings and heal your people.
God of abundance, Fill the earth with your joy.
We pray for all who weep and mourn, that you would give comfort and peace.
God of abundance, Fill the earth with your joy.
Let our prayers be a seed of your good news, and may we commit ourselves to the work of your joy.
We pray in Jesus’ name, who sows life in our hearts, and we join in the prayer he taught us, saying:
…The Lord’s Prayer
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, IA
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