06132010 Prayers of the People

06132010 Prayers OF THE PEOPLE

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God's creation.

A brief silence

Merciful God, you turn your people from stubborn ways and form us with your loving hand. Shape us, the churches and peoples of Brazil, our mission partners, and the Lutheran communion in New York and throughout the world that we might share your love with all. Hear us, O God;

your mercy is great.

You are the source of peace. Shower the nations of this world — their people and their leaders — with your peace. Hear us, O God;

your mercy is great.

You give habitation to birds, fish, and livestock. Give wisdom to governments and planners, that all who wander may find refuge.
Hear us, O God;

your mercy is great.

You speak healing to those who dare to touch your cloak. Fill us with compassion for those who seek healing, even those who dare not ask. Especially:

__all who live, work or serve in harms’ way – and those who wait and watch for them;

__ and all in any need.

__ and all other people who have died in our wars this week;

All who mourn; and all who have no one to pray for them. (silence)

Hear us, O God;

your mercy is great.

You fill the world with mercy and justice. Use us as instruments to care for your people in our families, neighborhoods, and nations.
Hear us, O God;

your mercy is great.

You give guidance and purpose to those who ask for it. Strengthen our congregation as we meet this day, that all we decide may conform to your purpose and will. Hear us, O God,

Your mercy is great.

You are the one who gives life. Continue to call us to follow you as you have called those who have gone before us – (silence) that, led by Mary, Mother of our Lord, and in the company ofBasil the Great, Gregory of Nyssa, and Gregory of Nazianzus, bishops, our lives may praise and glorify you. Hear us, O God;

your mercy is great.

Las oraciones de los fieles

Con todo el pueblo de Dios en Jesucristo, oremos por la iglesia, los necesitados y por toda la creación de Dios.

Breve silencio

Misericordioso Dios, tú guías a tu pueblo, que tercamente marcha por caminos equivocados y nos das forma con mano amorosa. Moldéanos, junto con las iglesias y los pueblos de Brasil, nuestros compañeros de misión y la comunidad luterana de Nueva York y de todo el mundo, para que podamos compartir tu amor con todos.

Escúchanos, oh Dios;