Lord God heavenly Father, for the sake of Your Son Jesus Christ, be gracious to us and hear our prayers:
We praise You, O Lord, for Your goodness and forgiveness,
setting us free from sin and death by Your Son Jesus Christ. Grant that as Your forgiven people we would
be forgiving to others.
Because You abound in steadfast love, fill us with Your love
for others. Especially do we ask Your
blessing upon Michael and Elizabeth as they celebrate their anniversary. Grant that their love for one another and for
You would grow each day.
Bless all of those who call upon You in the day of
trouble. According to your wise fatherly
will, grant healing to those who are ill.
Meet the needs of those who are poor and needy. Fill us with mercy and compassion for those
who need our help. Protect persecuted
Christians throughout the world especially the pastor and people of St. Paul Lutheran
Church in Mardan, Pakistan
whose church was burned to the ground.
You have delivered us from death and hell by the resurrection
of Your Son Jesus Christ and promised us eternal life. Be with all of those who mourn the death of
loved ones, especially the family of Lornadell and Ron. Assure them that their loved ones are safely
at home with You and keep us in the same faith.
Throughout our life You have blessed with Your steadfast
love, giving us gifts that enrich our lives.
We thank for the blessing of friends and fellow believers, especially
for Ed and Helen, and for our many years together as fellow members of this
congregation. We pray that You would
continue to be with them in the days ahead and bring them new friends and a new
church home. We also give You thanks for
the new baby girl that You have given to Chris and Joy and pray that You would
bring little Lilly safely to the waters of Holy Baptism.
Watch over and protect all expectant mothers and grant them
safe deliveries and healthy children.
Make us truly thankful for Your many gifts and tender
mercies and help us to live lives that glorify Your holy name. In our family life and work life and civic
life help us bear witness that we are Your people.
All of these things we ask, counting on Your steadfast love
promised to all who call upon You. Amen.
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