A: Let us pray with the Lord Jesus Christ for the unity and renewal of His Church on earth, for Bishops Eaton and Smith; for Francis, Bartholomew, and all bishops; for all pastors including Samuel Zumwalt, Marvin Schedler, Robert Kuppler; Peter Hoyer, Michael Bergbower; Joel Kettner; Carl Voges; for our vicar, Robert Shivers; for all church workers and musicians; for Stephen Ministers; for the people of God, and for all people according to their needs. [Pause]
A: Holy Father, pour out your Holy Spirit upon your Holy Church: that crucified and raised with your Son, Jesus Christ, we may embrace our lives and relationships as gifts from your gracious Hand. Draw those not yet baptized to the font, where our Mother, the Church, gives birth to new Christians. Lord, in Your mercy,
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A: Generous Father, we thank for the gift of life, born and unborn. Deliver from evil all pregnant women and their babies especially Ashley Suddeth Crouch; and her child. With gratitude, we acknowledge the birthdays of Nina Roshon; Delores Irenze; Nate Holway; Emily Burke; Joe Rumsey. Lord, in your mercy,
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A: Gracious Father, bless those joined in Christian marriage: that they may give themselves joyfully to each other, to their family, and to the world as Christ has given His own life for all. We give thanks for the engaged including Jane Shaver and Houston Shue; and for those celebrating wedding anniversaries. Lord, in your mercy,
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A: Almighty Father, pour out your Holy Spirit on the North Carolina Synod Council and all your people: that we may not seek after worldly power, but desire only to do your good and gracious will, and follow your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, in lives of limitless, humble service even unto death. Lord, in your mercy,
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A: Compassionate Father, be merciful to all who cry to you including, the oppressed Chinese and Ukrainian peoples; Carol Comeskey; Ron Asmus; Kay Thompson; Arthur & Barbara Moore; Christine Dingfelder; Maggie Hoyer; Helen Knoll; Jennifer Stirrat; Joe Mayfield; Bill Baldwin; Nell Walker; Sheila Leach; Pr. Bob Kuppler; Howard & Lani Beuerman; David Medlin; Wilma Reed; Denis Hall; David Case; Tina Medlin; Joel Peterson; Kathryn Webster; Barbara Keyl; Ed Ludacer; Ken Manning; Kay Geuder; Carolyn Hooker; Megan McKinney; Nate Holway; Matthew Hall; Alexandra Schwartz; Brigitte Walters; Vivian Alexander; Sue & Terry Miller; Barbara & Don Butzin; Corrie Formica; Jim Villa; for Lacy; Riley; Bishop Tim Smith; Wanda Slocum; Hank Jones, Jr; the victims of violence; the suffering and the dying; the grieving especially the family and friends of Connie Pearson and Joseph Capozio; and for those we name aloud or in the silence of our hearts…. Lord, in your mercy,
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A: Merciful Father, send your Holy Spirit upon us that we may yearn to receive the true Body and most precious Blood of your Son Jesus Christ in whom we have forgiveness, life, and salvation. Lord, in Your mercy,
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Pastor: All these things and whatever else You see that we need, dear Father, we ask through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever Amen.