a community creating for the relentless return of Sunday
God of new life,
you speak liberation and healing for all the world.
Anoint these gifts,
so that your Word may be fulfilled in us
and in the mission of your church.
We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams (he/him), Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
Your abiding place is so lovely,
O Lord of hosts!
Our souls want nothing more than to be close to you;
our hearts and our bodies rejoice in your living presence.
You make space even for the sparrows and the swallows
to build nests and raise their young;
make room for everyone to dwell in your presence,
praising you with joy forever!
Give strength to all people who seek you;
sustain and refresh all who journey;
give rain and sunlight for those who tend the land.
In all things, lift up those who look for healing, for justice, and for peace.
Make yourself known to these whom we lift up before you…
Lord God of hosts, hear our prayer;
give ear, O God of Jacob;
for we pray with Jesus Christ, saying together:
The Lord’s Prayer
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
O God, our sun and shield,
you don’t withhold any good thing from your people.
Let our gifts be part of your generous giving,
so that all the world may put their trust in you,
with joy in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
People of God,
you were set apart even before you came into being,
to proclaim the goodness and grace of our God,
in word and in deed, wherever you go.
Go out into the world this week, sharing God’s love with all people
in Jesus’ name.
And may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,
the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit,
be with you, now and forever. Amen
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, Marion, IA
To you, O Lord, we call out for help,
for you are our rock and our fortress.
Listen to the prayers we raise before you today.
Rescue those who are under the power of injustice and cruelty,
and cleanse our hearts of the desires that do violence against your people.
O God our protector: Be our rock of refuge.
Protect and nurture the young,
who are just learning the promise of your constant presence;
keep them safe and cover them with your gracious love.
O God our protector: Be our rock of refuge.
Let your mercy surround those who are old,
especially those whose health or mind or family fail them;
let your strength lift them up, and let your praises be on their lips.
O God our protector: Be our rock of refuge.
Stand with all who seek to serve you faithfully.
Give them steadfast hope by the power of your Holy Spirit,
and let them celebrate the righteous acts you do through them day after day.
O God our protector: Be our rock of refuge.
Reveal yourself in family and community gatherings this week,
that as loved ones gather together for Thanksgiving,
each generation may tell another about the wonders of your love.
Bless and watch over all who travel.
O God our protector: Be our rock of refuge.
Revive and comfort those who face trouble and calamity among us,
and let your healing presence be with all who are ill (especially ___).
Bring your people up from the depths, to your honor.
O God our protector: Be our rock of refuge.
Show your faithfulness to those who face death or walk in the shadow of grief (especially ___).
Strengthen your people to sing your praises even in the darkness,
and watch over the souls of all who rest in you.
O God our protector: Be our rock of refuge.
God our rock, we call to you now and always,
trusting in the name of Jesus the Christ,
who taught us to pray as we say together:
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, Marion, IA
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