THE PRAYERS, November 9: 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 27
THE PRAYERS, November 9: 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 27
Sola/LSB: Exodus 3: 1-15 (Moses and the burning bush; revelation of the divine Name)
ELW/RCL: Job 19:23-27a (I know my Redeemer lives; after my skin destroyed,
in my flesh I shall see God)
Sola/LSB: Psalm 148 (Let all creation praise the Name of the Lord!)
ELW/RCL: Psalm 17:1-9 (Hear my prayer; keep me as the apple of your eye)
Sola/LSB: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8. 13-17 (The man of wickedness shall be revealed when Jesus comes. You have been chosen by God to walk in his truth, in the Gospel. Stand fast in the traditions you have received.)
ELW/RCL: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 (Lacks some verses about the worker of iniquity)
Sola/LSB: Luke 20:27-40 Sadducees’ parable of one bride for seven brothers; Jesus says God said I AM, not I WAS, the God of Abraham et. al.)
ELW/RCL: Luke 20:27-38 (Lacks “they dared not ask him anything else!”)
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Opening Hymn: Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus: LBW #389, LSB #660
OR For All Your Saints, O Lord: LBW #176, ELW #427
Hymn of the Day: The God of Abraham Praise (I know you may have done it a few weeks ago. Do it today, too; these verses dovetail with the lessons!): LBW #544, v. 1,11,12; ELW #831, v. 1,7,8; LSB #1,8,9
Communion Hymn #1: Jesus Shall Reign Where’er The Sun: LBW #530, ELW #434, LSB #832
Communion Hymn #2: O Happy Day When We Shall Stand: LBW #351, ELW #441
Closing Hymn: My Lord, What A Morning: WOV #627, ELW #438, LSB #968
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In the power of the Spirit, let us pray to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ on behalf of the Church, the world, and all people according to their need.
A brief silence
Heavenly Father, we stand awestruck before your presence. You reveal your name in a burning bush. You reveal your heart in your crucified Son. You bestow liberty to captives, forgiveness to sinners, sight to the blind, truth to the deluded, and life to the dead! We adore you, O God and we bless you forever!
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
By the power of your Spirit, give your Church such words and wisdom that your enemies may neither withstand nor contradict its witness. Keep it steadfast in faith, unwavering in endurance, diligent in service, and joyful in hope. Give it faithful pastors who announce the coming of the Son of Man, so that many repent, receive strength to stand before him, and see their Redeemer drawing near.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for the people and the mission of this congregation. Keep us watchful, faithful, and brave. Keep our minds, hearts, lips, eyes and hands focused on speaking and doing your will. Help us to encourage the fearful, challenge the idle, and comfort the grieving. Give us strength to lighten the loads of all who are burdened by the cares and sorrows of this broken world.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Guide, protect and encourage your missionaries, so that they do not grow weary in announcing the Gospel of salvation throughout the world. Give bold words and steadfast faith to Christians who are persecuted on account of the name of Jesus. Grant us grace to speak on their behalf, and to help them however we can. Cause those who despise them to repent and to seek forgiveness and redemption.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Wars and rumors of wars, persecution and injustice, and natural disasters made worse by human sinfulness afflict us even in this modern age. Teach your laws and statutes to the world’s rulers, so that their hearts are turned to care for their people. Help all of us to speak and act with compassion and kindness, because we do not know what burdens are borne by those around us.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for injured, sick and dying; of pregnant and nursing mothers; of the handicapped and addicted; and of all who have none to care for them in their times of greatest need. We pray also for first responders and those in the military who stand between us and chaotic dangers. Today, we especially pray for: {List}. Grant that the Sun of Righteousness, even the Lord Jesus Christ, should rise upon them with healing in his wings; and give them the joy of his saving help.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Almighty and gracious Father, those who have died trusting in you are already singing songs of exultation and victory. We thank you for fulfilling your promises to them. Grant that even in the midst of the turmoil and heartache of this broken world, we may bear witness to your steadfast mercy, and announce your salvation to all who have hearts to hear. Grant to all who trust in you the fulfillment of your promise: that our Redeemer lives, and that after our skin has been thus destroyed, yet in our flesh, we shall see you. There, healed from sin and sorrow, let us rejoice in your great love forever.
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. AMEN.