Savior, Jesus, your love walked into the Temple on the Sabbath and your heart responded to the years of suffering housed in a crippled soul. Her need was greater for you, at that moment in time, than all the protocols of the Sabbath. Without one plea from her poor and broken spirit, You recognized her need and you healed her. Your love and your mercy echoes through the generations and you teach us through all ages that the heart of worship is selfless love. Lord, Christ, we rejoice that our lives are in your hands. We give you thanks and we each pray: Lord, let your love live through me today.
As we leave this worship place today, may we live into your call to be your heart, your hands and your feet in this world; a love that brings peace, strength and hope. May we learn each day that in this sometimes weary land, You are always enough. We each pray: Lord, let your love live through me today.
We thank you for the blessing of our brothers and sisters in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa and in our Diocese we pray for St. Mark’s On The Hill, Pikesville, St. Peter’s, Ellicott City and St. George’s, Mt. Savage. We give thanks for our Bishops Eugene and John and for our Rector Richard, and for our staff; Maggie, Jenifer, Linda, Cynthia, HouFei and Elizabeth and for our Wardens, Ellen and Rick. We lift up all of those hearts at Christ Church who are filled with your love and selflessly give of themselves in your name. We each pray: Lord, let your love live through me today.
We pray for your mercy and for your love; for the hands and hearts that will carry peace to the broken, hope to those hungry or lost and strength to suffering souls. In our own congregation we pray for those who suffer in mind, body or spirit and for those who care for them, especially. We each pray; Lord, let your love live through me today.
We pray for those souls who have departed this life. Welcome them home, we pray, Lord, into your loving arms and the peace and joy of your eternal kingdom. Comfort their families and all who grieve and suffer loss this day. We each pray, Lord, let your love live through me today.
We rejoice with our Church family for those visiting with us today, and we give thanks for occasions of joy in our lives as we celebrate birthdays, baptismal anniversaries and wedding anniversaries. We each pray: Lord, let your love live through me today.
Lord Christ, your love reaches out through the ages. You call to us and teach us through your Word this day and so we give thanks for all who hear your call and carry it into our world. We seek the gifts of humility and selflessness to faithfully carry that love in our own lives, We pray; Lord, live in and through me. Amen
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