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Prayers of the ChurchOctober 27: Reformation Sunday
September 13, 2024

October 27: Reformation Sunday

October 27: Reformation Sunday   Jeremiah 31:31-34 (God’s new covenant will be written on the heart) Psalm 46 (The God of Jacob is our stronghold!) Romans 3:19-28 (We are justified…
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Prayers of the ChurchOctober 20: 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 24
September 13, 2024

October 20: 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 24

October 20: 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 24   Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 (Pointlessness of amassing wealth)                 RCL/ELW: Isaiah 53:4-12 (Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows) Psalm…
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Prayers of the ChurchOctober 13: 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 23
September 13, 2024

October 13: 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 23

October 13: 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 23   Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 (seek good, not evil, that you may live) Psalm 90:12-17 (Teach us to have wise heart; prosper our…
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Prayers of the ChurchOctober 6: 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 22
September 13, 2024

October 6: 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 22

October 6: 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 22   Genesis 2:18-25 (It is not good for the man to be alone; creation of woman) Psalm 128 (The happy home of…
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Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 29: 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 21 With a bit of a nod toward St. Michael and All Angels in some hymns!
August 11, 2024

September 29: 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 21 With a bit of a nod toward St. Michael and All Angels in some hymns!

September 29: 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 21 With a bit of a nod toward St. Michael and All Angels in some hymns!   Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 (Israel kvetches…
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Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 29: St. Michael and All Angels:
August 11, 2024

September 29: St. Michael and All Angels:

September 29: St. Michael and All Angels:   Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3: Angel strengthens Daniel; Michael aids Israel in a time of tribulation Psalm 103:1-5; 20-22: Bless the Lord, O my…
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Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 22: 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 20
August 11, 2024

September 22: 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 20

September 22: 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 20   Jeremiah 11:18-20 (Jeremiah’s life threatened, like lamb led to slaughter) Psalm 54 (Save me, O God, by your name; vindicate my…
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Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 22: St. Matthew, Transferred
August 11, 2024

September 22: St. Matthew, Transferred

September 22: St. Matthew, Transferred Ezekiel 2:8-3:11: Ezekiel commissioned to speak God’s words to a rebellious people Psalm 119:33-40: “Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain.”…
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Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 15: 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 19
August 11, 2024

September 15: 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 19

September 15: 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 19   Isaiah 50:4-10 (Suffering Servant’s humiliation and vindication)             RCL/ELW: Isaiah 50:4-9a (eliminates punishment of Suffering Servant’s accusers, and also the verse…
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Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 15: Holy Cross Day (Transferred)
August 7, 2024

September 15: Holy Cross Day (Transferred)

September 15: Holy Cross Day (Transferred)   Isaiah 45:21-25 (There is no other god but me; turn to me and be saved)    Psalm 98:1-5 (The Lord has gained victory, shown…
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Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 8, 2024: 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18
August 7, 2024

September 8, 2024: 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18

September 8, 2024: 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18   Isaiah 35:4-7a (Promise of recompense, salvation, healing, and joy) Psalm 146 (God sets prisoners free, opens eyes of blind, lifts…
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Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 1: 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17; Labor Day weekend
July 11, 2024

September 1: 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17; Labor Day weekend

September 1: 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17; Labor Day weekend   Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 (Keep God’s command fully and diligently) Psalm 119:129-136 (Your decrees are wonderful; therefore my soul…
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Prayers of the ChurchAugust 25: 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 16
July 11, 2024

August 25: 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 16

August 25: 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 16   Isaiah 29:11-19 (Wisdom of wise shall perish; poor shall obtain joy, exult in the Lord)                 RCL/ELW: Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 (Chose…
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Prayers of the ChurchAugust 18: 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15
July 11, 2024

August 18: 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15

August 18: 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15   Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 (Renewal of covenant before entering Promised Land)                 RCL/ELW: Proverbs 9:1-16 (Wisdom sets feast, beckons all to eat)…
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Prayers of the ChurchAugust 11: 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 14
July 11, 2024

August 11: 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 14

August 11: 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 14   1 Kings 19:1-8 (Elijah flees from Jezebel, is fed by angel, to go where God leads him)                 RCL/ELW: 1 Kings…
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Prayers of the ChurchAugust 4: 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 13
July 11, 2024

August 4: 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 13

August 4: 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 13   Exodus 16:2-15 (Israelites complain, God sends quail, manna; Moses says complaint is against God)                 RCL/ELW: Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 (less warning)…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 28: 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 12, B
June 14, 2024

Prayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 28: 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 12, B

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…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 21: 9th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 11, B
June 14, 2024

Prayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 21: 9th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 11, B

Prayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 21: 9th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 11, B     Jeremiah 23:1-5 (God will replace Israel’s false shepherds; righteous branch of David) Psalm 23 (The…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 14: 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 10, B
June 14, 2024

Prayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 14: 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 10, B

Prayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 14: 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 10, B   Amos 7:7-15 (Amos speaks of God’s judgment, and is told by king to take a hike)…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 7: 7th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 9
June 14, 2024

Prayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 7: 7th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 9

  Prayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 7: 7th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 9   Ezekiel 2:1-5 (God’s Spirit within the prophet called to speak to rebellious people) Psalm 123 (Have…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers of the Church, Lessons, Hymns , June 30: 6th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 8
May 20, 2024

Prayers of the Church, Lessons, Hymns , June 30: 6th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 8

Prayers of the Church, Lessons, Hymns , June 30: 6th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 8   Lamentations 3:22-33 (God’s steadfast love & compassion never cease) Psalm 30 (I cried to…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers of the Church, Lessons, Hymns, June 23: 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 7
May 20, 2024

Prayers of the Church, Lessons, Hymns, June 23: 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 7

Prayers of the Church, Lessons, Hymns, June 23: 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 7   Job 38:1-11 (God answers Job from whirlwind) Psalm 124 (If the Lord had not been…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers of the Church, Lessons, Hymns, June 16: 4th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 6, Father’s Day
May 20, 2024

Prayers of the Church, Lessons, Hymns, June 16: 4th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 6, Father’s Day

Prayers of the Church, Lessons, Hymns, June 16: 4th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 6, Father’s Day   Ezekiel 17:22-24 (God plants cedar sprig on mountain of Israel; all may find…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers of the Church, Lessons, Suggested Hymns: June 9: 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 5
May 16, 2024

Prayers of the Church, Lessons, Suggested Hymns: June 9: 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 5

Prayers of the Church, Lessons, Suggested Hymns: June 9: 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 5   Genesis 3:8-15 (The consequences of the Fall) Psalm 130 (Out of the depths…) 2…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, Lessons, and Hymns, June 2: 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 4
May 14, 2024

Prayers, Lessons, and Hymns, June 2: 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 4

Prayers, Lessons, and Hymns, June 2: 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 4   Deuteronomy 5:12-15 (You were slaves, God freed you, so let everyone rest on Sabbath. Psalm 81:1-10 (Sing…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, Holy Trinity, Cycle B (May 26, 2024, also Memorial Day Weekend)
March 8, 2024

Prayers, Holy Trinity, Cycle B (May 26, 2024, also Memorial Day Weekend)

Prayers, Holy Trinity, Cycle B (May 26, 2024, also Memorial Day Weekend) Isaiah 6:1-8 (“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts!”) Psalm 29 (The voice of the Lord is…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, Day of Pentecost, Cycle B (May 19, 2024)
March 8, 2024

Prayers, Day of Pentecost, Cycle B (May 19, 2024)

Prayers, Day of Pentecost, Cycle B (May 19, 2024)     Ezekiel 37:1-14 (Mortal, can these bones live?!)                 ELW: same, OR Acts 2:1-21 Spirit descends; “All who call on…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, 7th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (Also Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024) (May also be used for Ascension, Transferred)
March 8, 2024

Prayers, 7th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (Also Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024) (May also be used for Ascension, Transferred)

Prayers, 7th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (Also Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024) (May also be used for Ascension, Transferred)   7th Sunday of Easter Acts 1:12-26 (Matthias chosen to…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, 6th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (May 4, 2024)
March 8, 2024

Prayers, 6th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (May 4, 2024)

Prayers, 6th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (May 4, 2024)   Acts 10:34-48 (Peter preaches to Gentiles, who receive Holy Spirit and are baptized)                 ELW: Acts 10:44-48 (having preached…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, 5th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (April 28, 2024)
March 8, 2024

Prayers, 5th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (April 28, 2024)

Prayers, 5th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (April 28, 2024)   Acts 8:26-40 (Philip explains Suffering Servant to Ethiopian eunuch) Psalm 150 (Let everything praise the Lord!)                 ELW: Psalm…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, 4th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (Good Shepherd Sunday, April 21, 2024)
March 8, 2024

Prayers, 4th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (Good Shepherd Sunday, April 21, 2024)

Prayers, 4th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (Good Shepherd Sunday, April 21, 2024)   Acts 4:1-12 (Upon healing the lame man, Peter says: “there is no other name under heaven…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, 3rd Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (April 14, 2024)
March 8, 2024

Prayers, 3rd Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (April 14, 2024)

Prayers, 3rd Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (April 14, 2024)   Acts 3:11-21 (Peter preaches: “you acted in ignorance; repent, believe in Jesus, be forgiven”)                 ELW: Acts 3:12-19) Psalm…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, 2nd Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (April 7, 2024)
March 8, 2024

Prayers, 2nd Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (April 7, 2024)

Prayers, 2nd Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (April 7, 2024)   Acts 4:32-35 (The believers share their possessions) Psalm 148 (Praise for God’s universal glory) ELW: Psalm 133 (The blessedness…
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Prayers of the ChurchTHE PRAYERS,  Easter Day, The Resurrection of Our Lord, Cycle B (March 31, 2024)
March 6, 2024

THE PRAYERS,  Easter Day, The Resurrection of Our Lord, Cycle B (March 31, 2024)

THE PRAYERS,  Easter Day, The Resurrection of Our Lord, Cycle B (March 31, 2024)   Easter Sunrise:   Exodus 15:1-11(Sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously) Psalm 118:15-29…
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Prayers of the ChurchTHE PRAYERS, Saturday, March 30, 2024: The Vigil of Easter, B
February 2, 2024

THE PRAYERS, Saturday, March 30, 2024: The Vigil of Easter, B

THE PRAYERS, Saturday, March 30, 2024: The Vigil of Easter, B   For the Service of the Word portion: The great acts of salvation, as taken shamelessly from the ELW periscope.…
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Prayers of the ChurchTHE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Friday, March 29, 2024: Good Friday, B
February 2, 2024

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Friday, March 29, 2024: Good Friday, B

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Friday, March 29, 2024: Good Friday, B   Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows….) Psalm 22 or Psalm 31…
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Prayers of the ChurchTHE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  Thursday, March 28, 2024: Maundy Thursday, B
February 2, 2024

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  Thursday, March 28, 2024: Maundy Thursday, B

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  Thursday, March 28, 2024: Maundy Thursday, B   For foot-washing: John 13:1-7, 31b-35 Exodus 24:3-11 (Moses reads covenant; the people promise to obey it; 70…
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Prayers of the ChurchTHE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  March 24, 2024, Palm/Passion Sunday, B
February 2, 2024

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  March 24, 2024, Palm/Passion Sunday, B

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  March 24, 2024, Palm/Passion Sunday, B   Processional Gospel: John 12:12-19 (Entry into Jerusalem) RCL/ELW: John 12:12-16 or Mark 11:1-11) Zechariah 9:9-12 {Behold your lowly…
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Prayers of the ChurchTHE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  March 17, 2024, 5th Sunday in Lent, B (Also St. Patrick’s Day; hence a closing hymn choice)
February 2, 2024

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  March 17, 2024, 5th Sunday in Lent, B (Also St. Patrick’s Day; hence a closing hymn choice)

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  March 17, 2024, 5th Sunday in Lent, B (Also St. Patrick’s Day; hence a closing hymn choice)   Jeremiah 31:31-34 (God promises to put his…
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Prayers of the ChurchTHE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  March 10, 2024, 4th Sunday in Lent, B
February 2, 2024

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  March 10, 2024, 4th Sunday in Lent, B

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  March 10, 2024, 4th Sunday in Lent, B   Numbers 21:4-9 (The bronze serpent; look upon it and live) Psalm 107:1-9 (Wanderers in desert wastes…
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