In faith, let us pray to the Lord, saying….

Lord, in your mercy,

To you, O Lord, we lift up our souls.

Almighty God, in you we trust.

Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love,

For they have been of old.

You have set your promise in our hearts,

That we might never forget your covenant with your people.

Make us to know your ways, O Lord;

Teach us your paths.

Lead us in your truth and teach us,

For you are the God of our salvation;

For you we wait all the day long.

Lord, in your mercy,

You are the rightful Lord of the whole creation,

And you alone are worthy of the worship and service of all people.

May your kingdom come in the midst of unrest and war,

Set to rights our earth ridden with corruption and violence, brutality and suffering.

We commit into your care the plight of the world,

Asking that your life-giving Word would spread to every corner of the globe.

I invite you to pray for the world, remembering especially the people of Kenya, the Congo, Rwanda, Iraq, Afghanistan, and North Korea.

Lord, in your mercy,

We pray for your church throughout the world.

During this season of Lent, help us to see anew the gravity of our sin

And the awfulness of the reign of sin and death.

Make us truly repentant, Lord,

For it is against you only that we have sinned.

Help us to hear joy and gladness in the miraculous hope of our Lord Jesus Christ,

The bringer of a reign of grace, righteousness and eternal life.

May your kingdom come,

And root the truth of your deliverance and salvation deep in our hearts.

I invite you to pray for the church throughout the world.

Lord, in your mercy,

We ask that your will be done in our lives and in the world.

We humble ourselves before you, praying for all that weighs heavily on our hearts as we remember our own cares and the needs of others.

We pray for those who suffer because of injustice and human evil.

We remember victims of abuse, slaves, prisoners, orphans, widows, and those captive to addictions and despair.

We pray for the depressed, the lonely and forgotten, for those weighed down by anxiety and guilt, and for anyone whose spirit has been crushed and deeply wounded.

We remember the starving, the sick, the poor, the homeless, the terminally ill, and those crippled by pain and infirmity.

The groaning of the world is too much for us to bear.

Come quickly to us, Lord Jesus, you who took on flesh and understand all our pain.

Let us drink deeply of the peace of your presence.

I invite you to pray for the needs of others.

Lord, in your mercy,

We ask that you would sustain us this week,

And we trust that you are present with us every day.

Give us a hunger for your word,

And help us to make space to listen to you.

We confess our need for you:

For your wisdom and guidance,

For your protection and provision,

For your help and comfort.

In every area of our lives we need you, Lord,

And we ask that you would be our daily portion.

I invite your prayers for the upcoming week..

Lord, in your mercy,

Lord, you know us through and through.

Look in the deep places of our beings, and create in us clean hearts.

Give us a right abhorrence for our own sins.

Help us to be alert and self-controlled,

That we may flee the snares of our enemy.

Reveal areas of unconfessed sin,

And give us godly sorrow that leads to repentance.

Show us where we have withheld forgiveness,

And, because of your great mercy, grant us grace to forgive others.

Deliver us from evil, Merciful Father,

And sustain us with your gracious and bountiful Spirit.

I invite your prayers for repentance and perseverance.

Lord in your mercy,

We thank you for your church,

For all who have been given your grace in Christ Jesus.

How beautiful is the bride of Christ, stretching back throughout the ages and across the world, crossing boundaries of time and place!

We remember now those who have gone before us, those who have died in the faith, trusting that they are in your care.

I invite your thanksgivings to God for those who have died in the faith.

Lord in your mercy,

Holy God, you dwell among your people,

And our hearts are full of gratitude for your closeness.

Who is like you, O Lord?

Your majesty astounds us,

Your holiness overwhelms us,

And yet, in your mercy you draw near to us.

You are good and upright, Gracious Lord.

Instruct us in your ways.

Lead us in what is right,

And teach us your way.

We humbly offer you our lives, surrendering all to you through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

In faith, let us pray to the Lord, saying….

Lord, in your mercy,

Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love,

For they have been of old.

You have set your promise in our hearts,

That we might never forget your covenant with your people.

Make us to know your ways, O Lord;

Teach us your paths.

Lead us in your truth and teach us,

For you are the God of our salvation;

For you we wait all the day long.

Lord, in your mercy,

You are the rightful Lord of the whole creation,

And you alone are worthy of the worship and service of all people.

May your kingdom come in the midst of unrest and war,

Set to rights our earth ridden with corruption and violence, brutality and suffering.

We commit into your care the plight of the world,

Asking that your life-giving Word would spread to every corner of the globe.

I invite you to pray for the world, remembering especially the people of Kenya, the Congo, Rwanda, Iraq, Afghanistan, and North Korea.

Lord, in your mercy,

We pray for your church throughout the world.

During this season of Lent, help us to see anew the gravity of our sin

And the awfulness of the reign of sin and death.

Make us truly repentant, Lord,

For it is against you only that we have sinned.

Help us to hear joy and gladness in the miraculous hope of our Lord Jesus Christ,

The bringer of a reign of grace, righteousness and eternal life.

May your kingdom come,

And root the truth of your deliverance and salvation deep in our hearts.

I invite you to pray for the church throughout the world.

Lord, in your mercy,

We ask that your will be done in our lives and in the world.

We humble ourselves before you, praying for all that weighs heavily on our hearts as we remember our own cares and the needs of others.

We pray for those who suffer because of injustice and human evil.

We remember victims of abuse, slaves, prisoners, orphans, widows, and those captive to addictions and despair.

We pray for the depressed, the lonely and forgotten, for those weighed down by anxiety and guilt, and for anyone whose spirit has been crushed and deeply wounded.

We remember the starving, the sick, the poor, the homeless, the terminally ill, and those crippled by pain and infirmity.

The groaning of the world is too much for us to bear.

Come quickly to us, Lord Jesus, you who took on flesh and understand all our pain.

Let us drink deeply of the peace of your presence.

I invite you to pray for the needs of others.

Lord, in your mercy,

We ask that you would sustain us this week,

And we trust that you are present with us every day.

Give us a hunger for your word,

And help us to make space to listen to you.

We confess our need for you:

For your wisdom and guidance,

For your protection and provision,

For your help and comfort.

In every area of our lives we need you, Lord,

And we ask that you would be our daily portion.

I invite your prayers for the upcoming week..

Lord, in your mercy,

Lord, you know us through and through.

Look in the deep places of our beings, and create in us clean hearts.

Give us a right abhorrence for our own sins.

Help us to be alert and self-controlled,

That we may flee the snares of our enemy.

Reveal areas of unconfessed sin,

And give us godly sorrow that leads to repentance.

Show us where we have withheld forgiveness,

And, because of your great mercy, grant us grace to forgive others.

Deliver us from evil, Merciful Father,

And sustain us with your gracious and bountiful Spirit.

I invite your prayers for repentance and perseverance.

Lord in your mercy,

We thank you for your church,

For all who have been given your grace in Christ Jesus.

How beautiful is the bride of Christ, stretching back throughout the ages and across the world, crossing boundaries of time and place!

We remember now those who have gone before us, those who have died in the faith, trusting that they are in your care.

I invite your thanksgivings to God for those who have died in the faith.

Lord in your mercy,

Holy God, you dwell among your people,

And our hearts are full of gratitude for your closeness.

Who is like you, O Lord?

Your majesty astounds us,

Your holiness overwhelms us,

And yet, in your mercy you draw near to us.

You are good and upright, Gracious Lord.

Instruct us in your ways.

Lead us in what is right,

And teach us your way.

We humbly offer you our lives, surrendering all to you through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

 In faith, let us pray to the Lord, saying…

Jesus, light of the world

Almighty God, you sit enthroned as King forever,

And you are worthy of all glory and worship.

Your voice speaks creation into existence,

And all life is upheld by the power of your word.

We look for you, Lord Christ.

Establish your justice through all the earth,

That the greatness of your name be magnified in all nations.

Jesus is the light of the world

We pray for the world,

For the many people who do not yet know you,

For those who scoff or think lightly of the precious name of Jesus,

And for those who have not received your word.

Speak to them, O Lord,

And grant them ears to hear the good news of your deliverance.

I invite your prayers for specific countries and individuals in need of the Gospel.

Jesus, light of the world

We lift our voices with your worldwide church,

And we praise you that your life-giving Spirit is for all people,

That no one is beyond the touch of your mercy.

You, Lord Christ, healed all who were oppressed by darkness.

Shine the light of your presence on our brokenness,

And let your peace come to every corner of our universe.

Jesus, light of the world

We belong to you, Lord Christ,

For you have bought us with a costly price.

Bring the cleansing light of your presence into every area of our lives, especially…

Jesus, light of the world

We pray for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, and the sick;

The broken and despairing;

The lonely and those afflicted by doubt and fear.

We think of orphans and widows, prisoners and slaves,

Those struggling with addiction and pain.

The burden of the world is too great for us,

And the groaning of suffering too much for us to bear!

Have mercy on all that you have made, O Lord!

In your infinite compassion and wisdom,

Proclaim your rule of righteousness to the ends of the earth.

Lift up those who are bowed down,

Set their feet on sure ground,

That many would see and put their trust in you.

For you alone are the hope of the afflicted,

You alone are the one who restores all things.

I invite your prayers for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.

Jesus, light of the world

We thank you for your church.

How beautiful is the bride of Christ, stretching back throughout the ages and across the world, crossing boundaries of time and place!

We remember now those who have gone before us, those who have died in the faith, trusting that they are in your care.

Jesus, light of the world

Transform us, O Lord, to be a people who clearly and brightly reflect the light of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Through whom we humbly pray, Amen.

 In faith, let us pray to the Lord, saying…

Jesus, light of the world

O Lord, you are the Great Rescuer of the whole world.

You free the prisoners,

And demolish the darkness of their prison with your glorious light.

You have transformed the reality of our world,

And your life-giving Spirit awakens us to hope.

We look for you, Lord Christ.

Establish your justice through all the earth,

That the greatness of your name be magnified in all nations.

Jesus is the light of the world

We pray for the world,

For the many people who do not yet know you,

For those who scoff or think lightly of the precious name of Jesus,

And for those who have not received your word.

Speak to them, O Lord,

And grant them ears to hear the good news of your deliverance.

I invite your prayers for specific countries and individuals in need of the Gospel.

Jesus, light of the world

We lift our voices with your worldwide church,

And we praise you that your life-giving Spirit is for all people,

That no one is beyond the touch of your mercy.

You, Lord Christ, healed all who were oppressed by darkness.

Shine the light of your presence on our brokenness,

And let your peace come to every corner of our universe.

Jesus, light of the world

We belong to you, Lord Christ,

For you have bought us with a costly price.

Bring the cleansing light of your presence into every area of our lives, especially…

Jesus, light of the world

We pray for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, and the sick;

The broken and despairing;

The lonely and those afflicted by doubt and fear.

We think of orphans and widows, prisoners and slaves,

Those struggling with addiction and pain.

The burden of the world is too great for us,

And the groaning of suffering too much for us to bear!

Have mercy on all that you have made, O Lord!

In your infinite compassion and wisdom,

Proclaim your rule of righteousness to the ends of the earth.

Lift up those who are bowed down,

Set their feet on sure ground,

That many would see and put their trust in you.

For you alone are the hope of the afflicted,

You alone are the one who restores all things.

I invite your prayers for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.

Jesus, light of the world

We thank you for your church.

How beautiful is the bride of Christ, stretching back throughout the ages and across the world, crossing boundaries of time and place!

We remember now those who have gone before us, those who have died in the faith, trusting that they are in your care.

Jesus, light of the world

Transform us, O Lord, to be a people who clearly and brightly reflect the light of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Through whom we humbly pray, Amen.

 In faith, let us pray to the Lord, saying…

Jesus, light of the world

The heavens declare your righteousness, Mighty God,

Fro you are the judge of all the earth.

Your spoken word sustains all that you have made,

And you call the whole world into your presence.

We depend upon your covenant, O Lord,

And by your sacrifice we name ourselves your people.

Come, Almighty God, and do not keep silence,

For on you depends the hope of all the earth.

Jesus is the light of the world

We pray for the world,

For the many people who do not yet know you,

For those who scoff or think lightly of the precious name of Jesus,

And for those who have forsaken belief in you.

Lord Christ, you are the Holy One of God.

The beloved Son of the Father,

In whom he is well pleased.

May all nations listen to you

And give you right and due honor and glory.

I invite your prayers for specific countries and individuals in need of the Gospel.

Jesus, light of the world

We lift our voices with your worldwide church,

And we praise you that you have revealed yourself to your people.

We confess that, as your church, we are often fearful,

And we sometimes feel that we alone have been faithful.

Strengthen our weak wills, merciful Lord,

That we might run hard the race set before us,

And grant us grace that we might, in faith, look to you only, Lord Jesus.

We trust your eternal purposes for your church.

We rejoice that we belong to a great fellowship of faithful believers.

We sing and make music to you, for you have heard your people’s prayers,

And you will fulfill all that concerns us.

I invite your prayers for the faithful witness of the worldwide church.

Jesus, light of the world

We pray for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, and the sick;

The broken and despairing;

The lonely and those afflicted by doubt and fear.

We think of orphans and widows, prisoners and slaves,

Those struggling with addiction and pain.

The burden of the world is too great for us,

And the groaning of suffering too much for us to bear!

Have mercy on all that you have made, O Lord!

In your infinite compassion and wisdom,

Proclaim your rule of righteousness to the ends of the earth.

Lift up those who are bowed down,

Set their feet on sure ground,

That many would see and put their trust in you.

For you alone are the hope of the afflicted,

You alone are the one who restores all things.

I invite your prayers for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.

Jesus, light of the world

We thank you for your church.

How beautiful is the bride of Christ, stretching back throughout the ages and across the world, crossing boundaries of time and place!

We remember now those who have gone before us, those who have died in the faith, trusting that they are in your care.

Jesus, light of the world

Lord of all the earth, your light shines in the darkness,

And your glory is reflected in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Fill the earth with your image, Lord Christ.

Give us courage to proclaim you alone as Lord.

We lay the upcoming week before you,

And commit all our cares and concerns into your hands.

Transform us, O Lord, to be a people who clearly and brightly reflect the light of our Lord Jesus Christ, Through whom we humbly pray, Amen.

 In faith, let us pray to the Lord, saying…

Jesus, light of the world

We sing praises t you, O Lord,

For, by your favor, we are healed.

In the midst of difficulty, we cry out to you,

And your saving presence lifts us to safety.

In the midst of our tears and sorrow,

We look to the hope of your everlasting joy.

Be our helper, almighty God,

That we may sing your praise and not be silent.

Jesus is the light of the world

We pray for the world,

For the many people who do not yet know you,

For those who scoff or think lightly of the precious name of Jesus,

And for those who have not listened to your teaching.

Lord Christ, you are the Holy One of God.

One who heals the sick and delivers the oppressed,

And your words give life to all who listen.

May all nations encounter your healing and life-giving presence

And follow you alone.

I invite your prayers for specific countries and individuals in need of the Gospel.

Jesus, light of the world

We lift our voices with your worldwide church,

And we praise you that you have bought us at great price, Lord Christ.

Strengthen our weak wills, merciful Lord,

That we might run hard the race set before us.

Grant us the grace of discipline and self-control,

And help us to fix our eyes on the imperishable joy set before us.

We want to follow Paul’s example ,

To become servants of all,

That we might share the gospel and its blessings with all people.

Jesus, light of the world

We pray for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, and the sick;

The broken and despairing;

The lonely and those afflicted by doubt and fear.

We think of orphans and widows, prisoners and slaves,

Those struggling with addiction and pain.

The burden of the world is too great for us,

And the groaning of suffering too much for us to bear!

Have mercy on all that you have made, O Lord!

In your infinite compassion and wisdom,

Proclaim your rule of righteousness to the ends of the earth.

Lift up those who are bowed down,

Set their feet on sure ground,

That many would see and put their trust in you.

For you alone are the hope of the afflicted,

You alone are the one who restores all things.

I invite your prayers for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.

Jesus, light of the world

We thank you for your church.

How beautiful is the bride of Christ, stretching back throughout the ages and across the world, crossing boundaries of time and place!

We remember now those who have gone before us, those who have died in the faith, trusting that they are in your care.

Jesus, light of the world

We lay the upcoming week before you, Lord God,

And commit all our cares and concerns into your hands.

We put our trust in you alone, Lord God.

Transform us, O Lord, to be a people who clearly and brightly reflect the light of our Lord Jesus Christ, Through whom we humbly pray, Amen.

 In faith, let us pray to the Lord, saying…

Jesus, light of the world

Our souls thirst for you alone, Living God,

And we long for fellowship with you.

Help us to believe in your ever-present nearness,

Even in the midst of disquiet and heaviness of soul.

Having fed on the sorrow of our tears,

Having endured the fearful watches of the night,

We come now before your holy presence.

We pour out our souls before you,

And recall to mind your great deeds and kindnesses toward us.

We put our trust in you alone, Lord God,

For we will yet give you thanks.

You are the help of our countenance.

You alone are our God.

Jesus is the light of the world

We pray for the world,

For the many people who do not yet know you,

For those who scoff or think lightly of the precious name of Jesus,

And for those who have not listened to your teaching.

Lord Christ, you are the Holy One of God.

One who heals the sick and delivers the oppressed,

And your words give life to all who listen.

May all nations encounter your healing and life-giving presence

And follow you alone.

I invite your prayers for specific countries and individuals in need of the Gospel.

Jesus, light of the world

We lift our voices with your worldwide church,

And we praise you that you have bought us at great price, Lord Christ.

Strengthen our weak wills, merciful Lord,

That we might run hard the race set before us.

Grant us the grace of discipline and self-control,

And help us to fix our eyes on the imperishable joy set before us.

We want to follow Paul’s example ,

To become servants of all,

That we might share the gospel and its blessings with all people.

Jesus, light of the world

We pray for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, and the sick;

The broken and despairing;

The lonely and those afflicted by doubt and fear.

We think of orphans and widows, prisoners and slaves,

Those struggling with addiction and pain.

The burden of the world is too great for us,

And the groaning of suffering too much for us to bear!

Have mercy on all that you have made, O Lord!

In your infinite compassion and wisdom,

Proclaim your rule of righteousness to the ends of the earth.

Lift up those who are bowed down,

Set their feet on sure ground,

That many would see and put their trust in you.

For you alone are the hope of the afflicted,

You alone are the one who restores all things.

I invite your prayers for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.

Jesus, light of the world

We thank you for your church.

How beautiful is the bride of Christ, stretching back throughout the ages and across the world, crossing boundaries of time and place!

We remember now those who have gone before us, those who have died in the faith, trusting that they are in your care.

Jesus, light of the world

We lay the upcoming week before you, Lord God,

And commit all our cares and concerns into your hands.

We put our trust in you alone, Lord God.

Transform us, O Lord, to be a people who clearly and brightly reflect the light of our Lord Jesus Christ, Through whom we humbly pray, Amen.

 In faith, let us pray to the Lord, saying…

Jesus, light of the world

Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord!

For our God is the everlasting God,

The Creator of the ends of the earth.

To whom shall we compare the Sovereign of all the universe?

Yet he is near top the humble and tenderly gathers the broken and outcast.

You give strength to the weary and the daily bread of your presence to all who hunger.

Gather us to yourself, Lord of life,

For your presence is full of steadfast love.

We sing your praises, Almighty God, for you have done great things!

Jesus is the light of the world

We pray for the world,

For the many people who do not yet know you,

For those who scoff or think lightly of the precious name of Jesus,

And for those who have not listened to your teaching.

Lord Christ, you are the Holy One of God.

One who heals the sick and delivers the oppressed,

And your words give life to all who listen.

May all nations encounter your healing and life-giving presence

And follow you alone.

I invite your prayers for specific countries and individuals in need of the Gospel.

Jesus, light of the world

We lift our voices with your worldwide church,

And we praise you that you have bought us at great price, Lord Christ.

Inflame our indifferent hearts with the necessity of preaching your gospel,

And strengthen our weak wills to be good stewards of your message.

We want to follow Paul’s example ,

To become servants of all,

That we might share the gospel and its blessings with all people.

Jesus, light of the world

We pray for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, and the sick;

The broken and despairing;

The lonely and those afflicted by doubt and fear.

We think of orphans and widows, prisoners and slaves,

Those struggling with addiction and pain.

The burden of the world is too great for us,

And the groaning of suffering too much for us to bear!

Have mercy on all that you have made, O Lord!

In your infinite compassion and wisdom,

Proclaim your rule of righteousness to the ends of the earth.

Lift up those who are bowed down,

Set their feet on sure ground,

That many would see and put their trust in you.

For you alone are the hope of the afflicted,

You alone are the one who restores all things.

I invite your prayers for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.

Jesus, light of the world

We thank you for your church.

How beautiful is the bride of Christ, stretching back throughout the ages and across the world, crossing boundaries of time and place!

We remember now those who have gone before us, those who have died in the faith, trusting that they are in your care.

Jesus, light of the world

We lay the upcoming week before you, Lord God,

And commit all our cares and concerns into your hands.

Give us an awareness to seize moments to come away and be with you,

To follow your example and seek prayer in the midst of many demands.

Transform us, O Lord, to be a people who clearly and brightly reflect the light of our Lord Jesus Christ, Through whom we humbly pray, Amen.

In faith, let us pray to the Lord, saying…

Jesus, light of the world

O Lord, we cry out to you with loud supplication.

We pour out our hearts before you,

And tell you all our trouble.

When we are distressed,

When we feel pursued and cut off from help,

When we feel imprisoned and lonely,

Deliver us from foes too strong for us,

That we may give thanks to your Name.

You are the only true refuge,

Our portion in the land of the living.

We declare it in the company of the righteous:

Indeed, you have dealt bountifully with us.

Jesus is the light of the world

We pray for the world,

For the many people who do not yet know you,

For those who scoff or think lightly of the precious name of Jesus,

And for those who have not listened to your teaching.

Lord Christ, you are the Holy One of God.

One who heals the sick and delivers the oppressed,

And your words give life to all who listen.

May all nations encounter your healing and life-giving presence

And follow you alone.

I invite your prayers for specific countries and individuals in need of the Gospel.

Jesus, light of the world

We lift our voices with your worldwide church,

And we praise you that you have bought us at great price, Lord Christ.

Inflame our indifferent hearts with the necessity of preaching your gospel,

And strengthen our weak wills to be good stewards of your message.

We want to follow Paul’s example ,

To become servants of all,

That we might share the gospel and its blessings with all people.

Jesus, light of the world

We pray for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, and the sick;

The broken and despairing;

The lonely and those afflicted by doubt and fear.

We think of orphans and widows, prisoners and slaves,

Those struggling with addiction and pain.

The burden of the world is too great for us,

And the groaning of suffering too much for us to bear!

Have mercy on all that you have made, O Lord!

In your infinite compassion and wisdom,

Proclaim your rule of righteousness to the ends of the earth.

Lift up those who are bowed down,

Set their feet on sure ground,

That many would see and put their trust in you.

For you alone are the hope of the afflicted,

You alone are the one who restores all things.

I invite your prayers for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.

Jesus, light of the world

We thank you for your church.

How beautiful is the bride of Christ, stretching back throughout the ages and across the world, crossing boundaries of time and place!

We remember now those who have gone before us, those who have died in the faith, trusting that they are in your care.

Jesus, light of the world

We lay the upcoming week before you, Lord God,

And commit all our cares and concerns into your hands.

Give us an awareness to seize moments to come away and be with you,

To follow your example and seek prayer in the midst of many demands.

Transform us, O Lord, to be a people who clearly and brightly reflect the light of our Lord Jesus Christ, Through whom we humbly pray, Amen.

 In faith, let us pray to the Lord, saying…

Jesus, light of the world

We give you thanks, O Lord, in this congregation,

And we delight in your marvelous works.

You are gracious and full of compassion;

Your righteousness endures forever.

The works of your hands are faithfulness and justice;

All your commandments are sure.

Send forth your redemption, gracious Lord,

That all people everywhere might partake of your everlasting covenant,

And praise your glorious name forever.

Jesus is the light of the world

We pray for the world,

For the many people who do not yet know you,

For those who scoff or think lightly of the precious name of Jesus,

And for those who have not listened to your teaching.

Lord Christ, you are the Holy One of God.

One who teaches with authority,

And your voice is the voice of the Lord our God.

May all nations hear your life-giving word

And follow you alone.

I invite your prayers for specific countries and individuals in need of the Gospel.

Jesus, light of the world

We lift our voices with your worldwide church,

And we praise you that you have bought us at great price, Lord Christ.

Teach us to love one another in humility.

Forbid it, Lord, that, because of our knowledge,

We might wound and destroy one another.

Unify your church in one spirit,

For we desire to build one another up in love.

Give Church of the Apostles your grace to shine forth your light to the people around us.

Jesus, light of the world

We pray for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, and the sick;

The broken and despairing;

The lonely and those afflicted by doubt and fear.

We think of orphans and widows, prisoners and slaves,

Those struggling with addiction and pain.

The burden of the world is too great for us,

And the groaning of suffering too much for us to bear!

Have mercy on all that you have made, O Lord!

In your infinite compassion and wisdom,

Proclaim your rule of righteousness to the ends of the earth.

Lift up those who are bowed down,

Set their feet on sure ground,

That many would see and put their trust in you.

For you alone are the hope of the afflicted,

You alone are the one who restores all things.

I invite your prayers for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.

Jesus, light of the world

We thank you for your church.

How beautiful is the bride of Christ, stretching back throughout the ages and across the world, crossing boundaries of time and place!

We remember now those who have gone before us, those who have died in the faith, trusting that they are in your care.

Jesus, light of the world

Transform us, O Lord, to be a people who clearly and brightly reflect the light of our Lord Jesus Christ, Through whom we humbly pray, Amen.