PRAYERS
With wonder and thanksgiving for Christ's coming into the world, we pray for the church, the life of the earth, and the whole human family.
Your infinite LOVE is born to us this night. With choirs of angels the church proclaims the good news. Send us out as messengers of the hope that has come to all people.
You are pleased to dwell with your CREATURES and the whole earth sings for joy. Renew the splendor of creation from the smallest cell to the widest galaxies. Guide us to be wise stewards of your gifts for the sake of generations to come.
Your authority is over the NATIONS. Break the rod of oppression in every land and free all people from fear. Bring peace where there is war, compassion where there is suffering, and healing where there is disease.
You cherish those who are most VULNERABLE. Protect infants and children, and bless those who care for them. Watch over women giving birth, those struggling with infertility, attend the dying, and relieve any who are in pain. Shelter refugee families and those who have no home.
Your loving kindness EMBRACES everyone in need. Help any for whom this season is lonely or joyless. Comfort those among us, or known to us, who are experiencing distress of body or mind, missing loved ones, or grieving.
Pondering the mystery of eternal love made flesh in Christ Jesus, we commend all for whom we pray to the mercy of God and any additional prayers
HEAR OUR PRAYERS FOR:
...Prayers for the LaDue family and all who grieve at the death of Freddie.
...Prayers of healing for Kenneth Graham’s mother.
...Prayers hat Ben feels better soon after testing positive for Covid
Prayers from the Joy Thrift Prayer Wall:
...Prayers for Thrift volunteers as they take time off and recharge for the new year.
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