Prayers of the Church, November 17: 26th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 28
Daniel 12:1-3 (Some will be raised to everlasting life, others to shame)
Psalm 16 (You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy)
Hebrews 10:11-25 (We have confidence to approach God, having been made clean.
Let us persevere in faith)
Mark 13:1-13 (Jesus foretells destruction of Temple, persecution of his followers)
RCL/ELW: Mark 13:1-8 (Omits persecution and testimony)
Opening hymn: When Morning Gilds the Skies: LBW #546, ELW #853, LSB #807
OR All Who Would Valiant Be: LBW #498
OR My Lord, What a Morning: WOV #627, ELW #438
Hymn of the Day: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word: LBW #230, ELW #517, LSB #655
OR O God of Youth: LBW #510
Communion Hymn #1: Jesus, Still Lead/Lead Thou On: LBW #341, ELW #624; LSB #718
Communion Hymn #2: Lord Take My Hand and Lead Me: LBW #333, ELW #767, LSB#722
Closing Hymn: Jerusalem, My Happy Home: LBW #331, ELW #628, LSB #673
OR My Life Flows on in Endless Song: WOV #781, ELW #763
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THE PRAYERS
Let us intercede before the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ for the sake of the Church, the world, and one another.
A brief silence
Father, we don’t want to hear about persecution, judgment, and destruction! Kindle our hearts, fortify our minds, strengthen our spirits, steel our sinews. Unite us to Jesus, so that we stand strong even in the most difficult trials. Give us your Spirit, to desire and do your holy will.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Bless your Church. You have promised that, though temples made by human hands may be destroyed, your Temple of living stones shall abide forever. Purify, preserve, and provide for it through your Holy Spirit. Unite it to your Son, its Cornerstone and Head. Make it a house of prayer for all nations.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
You foretold times of persecution for those who proclaim you as Lord and follow you as Savior. Shield, strengthen and bless all who endure such fiery trials. Help us to remember them in prayer, to stand with them in witness, and to provide tangible help for their physical needs.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Perfect the faith of this congregation, so that we are bold to approach the throne of grace with our prayers and supplications. Conform us to your mind and your likeness. Use us to bring your forgiveness, life, and salvation to those who are estranged from you.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Help us to identify, encourage, and mentor future pastors and theologians. Touch and kindle them with a passion to proclaim your Son, crucified and risen from the dead to bestow forgiveness unto eternal life, to the people who need your strong Word the most.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Bless and guide all the peoples of this world. Let them put their trust not in any earthly ruler but in your wise governance and gracious commands. Teach us how to live at peace with one another; to care for the poor and vulnerable in our midst; and to work for the common good, in accordance with your will.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
In troubled times, good men and women must stand in harm’s way to defend life and liberty. Guide and strengthen them. Let their labors be a blessing to many. Help us to honor all who have served, especially those who have sacrificed the most on our behalf.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Your dear Son is the Resurrection and the Life. Grant healing to all who suffer, and give them a foretaste of his victory over death. Especially we pray for: {List}. Bless all caretakers with skill, patience, and compassion. Re-establish bonds of affection and fellowship that have been unraveled by sickness or sorrow.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Holy God, we entrust our departed loved ones into your care. We ask you to guard and guide us safely through this earthly life. Make us confident that we can always turn to you with all our needs and cares. Raise us up on the last day, with all whom you have redeemed. Let us join the chorus of adoration and praise to you: for with your Son and the Holy Spirit, you are our joy, our delight, and our eternal inheritance.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Jesus’ sake, dear Father, graciously hear and generously answer our fervent petitions, to your glory and for the benefit off for whom we pray. Amen.
