The Prayers of the Church, June 15, 2025: The Holy Trinity, C, also Father’s Day
The Prayers of the Church, June 15, 2025: The Holy Trinity, C, also Father’s Day
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)
ELW/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)
ELW/RCL: John 16:12-15 (The Spirit will declare all he has heard; take what Jesus received from his Father)
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Opening Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy: LBW #165, ELW #473, LSB #507
Hymn of the Day: Holy God, We Praise Your/Thy Name: LBW #535, ELW #414, LSB #940
OR
Almighty Father, Creator Blest
Tune: Victory (The Strife is O’er)
By Rev. Cathy A. Ammlung, STS
(before first verse; “in” is sung on two notes):
Credo, credo, credo in_ unum Deum!
- Almighty Father, Creator blest, Worlds sprang to life at his behest;
Seen and unseen, his name they confessed: Credo, credo!
- Lord Jesus Christ, his only Son, In truth and substance, they are one;
Pure Light from Light, in him life’s begun: Credo, credo!
- For us poor sinners, mortal and weak, He came from heav’n, the lost to seek,
God’s Word made flesh, salvation to speak. Credo, credo!
- Born of the virgin, Mary most pure, And of the Spirit, to be sin’s cure,
Christ became man; let praises endure – Credo, credo!
- For us, ‘neath Pilate’s judgment he died – For us, our Lord was crucified,
For us, he rose again, glorified: Credo, credo!
- Ascended to the Father’s throne, He shall return, to judge everyone,
And rule fore’er, as Lord and God: Credo, credo!
- Most Holy Spirit, life-giving Lord, One with the Father and Son, adored,
Inspiring prophets’ holy word, Credo, credo!
- Making one holy Church in the world, One with apostles, martyrs and Lord,
One through baptism with water and Word, Credo, credo!
- From sin forgiven, we are made free, Christ’s life from death our future shall be,
Forever praising the Trinity: Credo, credo!
(final refrain: as in opening)
Credo, credo, credo in_ unum Deum!
Communion Hymn #1: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise: LBW #526, ELW #834, LSB #802
Communion Hymn #2: Father Most Holy: LBW #169, ELW #415, LSB #504
Closing Hymn: Thee We Adore, Eternal Lord: LBW #547
OR Thy Strong Word Didst Cleave the Darkness: LBW #233, ELW #511, LSB #578
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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.
Father, bless and preserve your Church, purchased with the blood of your 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. Make it a lamp filled with the light of your presence, guiding many to salvation in your 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 paths of wisdom and righteousness in whatever they do. Teach them to love goodness, truth, and beauty, which spring from your 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 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.
Dear Father, gather in your Son’s embrace all who suffer, including: {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 our beloved dead into your eternal communion of life and love. 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.