Prayers: July 18, 2010

As we see in Christ the perfect living embodiment of the greatness and goodness of God the Father, we seek to learn how we can share the light and love of Christ with others in spite of our own imperfections.  For this we ask your help, saying: Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray that we may learn to replace our own self-centered worries and minor distractions with faith, humility and service.  We ask for your guidance, saying: Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for mercy for those who live in areas stricken by violence, poverty or natural or manmade disasters.  We ask for humility and wisdom for those in power that they may make choices to bring peace and comfort to those who suffer.  Let us pray, saying: Lord, hear our prayer.

In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we give thanks for the Episcopal Church in the Philippines.  In the Diocese of Maryland, we pray for St. Paul’s, Prince Frederick and St. Katherine of Alexandria, Baltimore. We give thanks for our many blessings, for the opportunity to worship together at Christ Church and to hear your Word.  We give thanks for all of our ministries, for our Rector, for all who participate in the service today, including those who are new or visiting.  Let us pray saying: Lord, hear our prayer.

We raise up in prayer those who serve in the many aspects of Christian formation in our parish and especially all who will help and participate in Vacation Bible School this coming week.  We pray saying: Lord, hear our prayer.

We ask for compassion and mercy for those who are ill and for those caring for them.  For those who are lonely or anxious, may they find comfort and peace.  For this, we pray saying: Lord, hear our prayer.

We remember those who have died and entered eternal life.  We pray saying:  Lord, hear our prayer.

We give thanks for the joy of those in our congregation who celebrate anniversaries of their wedding, birth, baptism or other occasions. Our hearts are thankful for all those who worked and gave to our annual barbeque.  Let us pray saying: Lord, hear our prayer.

We give this coming week into your hands, knowing that you will be with us in all that we do.  Amen.