The Prayers of the Church
June 12, 2022: The Holy Trinity
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 (the Wisdom of God, in whom all was created)
Psalm 8 (your works are excellent; what is man that you are mindful of him)
Acts 2:14a, 22-36 (Peter’s Pentecost sermon: Jesus is Lord and God)
RCL: Romans 5:1-5 (We have peace with God through Jesus; the Spirit of him who raised
up Christ is poured into our hearts)
John 8:48-59 (Before Abraham was, I AM)
RCL: John 16:12-15 (The Spirit will declare all he has heard; will take what is Jesus’
that he received from his Father)
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By the power of the Holy Spirit, let us pray to God our Father in the name of Christ Jesus our Lord, making intercession for the Church, the world, and for all people according to their need.
A brief silence
Holy God, we praise your Name! Help us to joyfully proclaim it to the world, and to honor it in all we do.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Gracious Father, bless and preserve your holy Church, purchased with the blood of your dear Son and sanctified with the fire of your Spirit. Keep it steadfast in faith; sound in doctrine; loving in service; generous in giving; ardent in worship; and holy in living. In all things, make it a lamp filled with the light of your presence, welcoming and guiding many to salvation in your holy Name.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Be the shelter, strength, and inheritance of all who are hated because they confess Christ as Savior and God. Give them courage, graciousness, and hope; and soften the hearts of their enemies.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Kindle with your Spirit the hearts and minds of the people in this place. Unite us to your Son. Use us to proclaim the gospel in words and deeds to all those we meet. Help us to seek out those who most deeply need your love. Give us courage to invite them into your holy fellowship, in which they may find mercy, joy, and an eternal home.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for all students, especially those graduating this spring. Gide them in the paths of wisdom and righteousness in whatever they do. Teach them to love goodness, truth, and beauty, which spring from your very heart. Bless them, and their families, teachers, mentors, and friends, who encouraged and supported them along the way.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
There is no other God beside you, who are Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Give your incomparable gifts of faith, wisdom, and righteousness to all people, especially to those who take counsel for the nations. Conform the hearts of all people to your will, and bless this war-torn world with the peace that passes human understanding.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Dearest Father, gather in your Son’s embrace all who suffer in body, mind or spirit, especially: {List}. Bestow upon them health and salvation; and bless them, and all who care for them, with the grace and comfort of your Holy Spirit.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Most Holy and Blessed Trinity, we praise and adore you for welcoming into your eternal communion of life and love all who died trusting in you. Keep our hearts firmly fixed on you, the Lord and Giver of life, the Alpha and the Omega, the God and Father of all creation. Bring us, with the whole company of the redeemed of every time and place, every nation, tribe and tongue, into the joy of your presence, where we shall behold you face to face and adore you as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, our Lord and our God.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
In the power of the Holy Spirit, we entrust our prayers and petitions into your hands, gracious Father, for the sake of your beloved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
