Prayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 28: 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 12, B
Genesis 9:8-17 (God makes rainbow a sign of his covenant with Noah)
RCL/ELW: 2 Kings 4:42-44 (Elisha feeds 100)
Psalm 136:1-9 (Give thanks to God; he is good; his steadfast love endures forever)
RCL/ELW: Psalm 145:10-18 (All eyes look to you, you give food in due season)
Ephesians 3:14-21 (Be strengthened by Spirit, rooted and grounded in Christ)
Mark 6:45-56 (Jesus walks on water, heals many in Gennesaret)
RCL/ELW: John 6:1-21 (Feeding of 5000, walking on water)
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Opening hymn: Evening and Morning: LBW #465, ELW #761, LSB #726
OR Great is Thy Faithfulness: WOV # , ELW #733, LSB #809
Hymn of the Day: Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me: LBW #333, ELW #767, LSB #722
OR (if using RCL/ELW texts) All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly: ELW #461
OR (ditto) Break Now the Bread of Life: LBW #235, ELW #515
Communion Hymn #1: When Peace, Like a River: LBW #346, LSB #763
Communion Hymn #2: : All Creatures of Our God and King: LBW #527, v. 1-3, 6-7
“All Creatures, Worship God Most High”- fewer verses, altered: ELW #835
Closing Hymn: God the Omnipotent: LBW #462
OR I Bind Unto Myself Today: LBW #188, ELW #450, LSB #604
OR I Come With Joy: ELW #482
THE PRAYERS
Let us pray to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ on behalf of the Church, the world, and one another.
A brief silence
Dear Father, thank you for your steadfast love! Thank you for Jesus, your Word and Love made flesh. Thank you for strengthening us in faith, hope, and love, through the gift of your Holy Spirit.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
You have rooted and grounded the Church in the life-giving body of your dear Son. May that Church always feed, heal, teach, and draw many souls to Jesus.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Shelter and bless all who suffer for naming Jesus as Lord. By their faithful endurance and charity, soften the hearts of their enemies. Bring many to repentance and salvation.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Nourish the people of this congregation with the living Bread of heaven. Heal us with your mercy and forgiveness. Make us brave and wise as we strive to share your saving love with those around us.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Bless our young adults with strength of character, to resist the follies of the culture. Channel their energy and idealism into deeds of mercy and words of wisdom. Use them to introduce skeptical friends and cynical co-workers to you, the source of all goodness, truth, and beauty.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Give upright hearts to those entrusted with leadership in government, education, industry, or the arts. Teach them to love wisdom and righteousness. Help them to use power and authority rightly, so all people are blessed with freedom, justice, and opportunity.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who risk their lives on behalf of ours. Equip them with every virtue they need to do their jobs faithfully and well. Help us to honor their service and sacrifice. Help them use their skills in new ways when their duties are completed.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Bestow your Holy Spirit upon all who cry out to you, especially: {List}. Graciously heal, restore, and strengthen them. Bless everyone who assists them in their time of need. Increase their trust in you, their Strength and their Redeemer.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Keep in your tender care, dear Father, all who have died trusting in your promises. Heal our grief, strengthen our faith, and forgive our sins. Nourish us with the Bread of Life, and refresh us with your Holy Spirit. Lad us into your heavenly Kingdom, where with all the redeemed, we shall rejoice in your goodness forever.
Hear and graciously answer our prayers, dear Lord, as it is best for us and most glorifies your holy name. Amen.
