Turning our hearts to God who is gracious and merciful, we pray for the church, the world, and all who are in need.
A: God of rebirth, empower your church locally and throughout the world to be a voice of hope for those who fear judgment or condemnation. Assure us of your faithfulness and give us confidence to proclaim your salvation for all. Hear us, O God.
C: Your mercy is great.
A: God of rebirth, your Spirit hovered over the waters and you called creation into being. Nurture and bless all signs of rebirth in the natural world around us. Hear us, O God.
C: Your mercy is great.
A: God of rebirth, lead the nations in your way of righteousness. Protect those who advocate for the needs of children, migrants, and victims of violence. Guide lawmakers, lawyers, judges, and law enforcement officers to do justice and to love mercy. Hear us, O God.
C: Your mercy is great.
A: God of rebirth, help us see your healing power among us. Restore hope to those in the depths of depression or despair. Bring mercy and relief to those who are injured, sick, or suffering: Garth Bendel, Brita Bleuel, Julie Ellingson, Chris & Sheri Finstad, Alex Ketay (nephew of Gary Freedman), Olivia Lake, Edward Linman (brother of James Linman), Utako Linman (wife of James Linman), Kingston McFarland, Alice Rostad, Irene Swann, The Fanning Family, Harry & Diane Wulf, and those who mourn. Hear us, O God.
C: Your mercy is great.
A: God of rebirth, by wind and spirit you call us into life renewed. We give you thanks for all your saints who have inherited your promises (especially). Bring us, with them, into your everlasting kingdom. Hear us, O God.
C: Your mercy is great.
A brief silence.
Here other intercessions may be offered.
P: According to your steadfast love, O God, hear these and all our prayers as we commend them to you; through Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.