Trusting that God hears us, let us pray for the church, the world, and all those in need.
A brief silence.
A: God of liberation, you set your people free to serve others. Embolden your church, that we seek justice for the oppressed, share generously, and live humbly together. Hear us, O God.
C: Your mercy is great.
A: God of the universe, your care is evident everywhere—from the foundations of the earth to the summit of the tallest mountains. Reconcile all of creation to itself and repair the environmental destruction caused by human carelessness and greed. Hear us, O God.
C: Your mercy is great.
A: God of the nations, you desire peace and justice among all people. Deliver us from systems of fear that seek to divide us. Guide our local and national leaders. May their decisions empower and serve the needs of the poor and the disenfranchised. Hear us, O God.
C: Your mercy is great.
A: God of the oppressed, you raise up the lowly and comfort those in despair. We lift up to you all who are victims of exploitation, discrimination, and greed. We pray for those who are suffering in any way this day especially: Garth Bendel, Julie Ellingson, Chris & Sheri Finstad, Olivia Lake, Kingston McFarland, Kathy McNealey, Ruth O’Connor, Joe Pregno, Warren Richter, Alice Rostad, Darlene Sand, Irene Swann, The Fanning Family, T.J. (4-year old with cancer), Artie Wheeter, Harry & Diane Wulf, and for those who mourn Sherley Foti. Hear us, O God.
C: Your mercy is great.
Here other intercessions may be offered.
P: Confident that you are able to accomplish more than we even dare to ask, we bring these prayers before you, believing in your saving grace revealed in Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.