O God, rich in mercy, out of your great love you have made us alive together with Christ. You have made us a church family through the waters of baptism. Let us build each other up in love. We pray for your church and all who serve you including Joseph, our vicar; Phil, our Bishop; and Sean, our Presiding Bishop. Bless your servants everywhere. We pray for the Church of Nigeria and the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Church. In this diocese we pray for St. David’s, Friday Harbor; and Grace, Lopez Island. We pray for the congregation of All Saints Goshen that worships in this building.
Christ is risen from the dead! Our Lord lives!
Jesus, lead us as we remember your journey to Jerusalem, sacrificial death on the cross and triumphant resurrection. May your love expand our hearts and minds. Help us to turn away from darkness to your light. Breathe life into our worship and celebrations.
Christ is risen from the dead! Our Lord lives!
Almighty God, you sent Jesus to save the world, to save us. Thank you for your presence, for giving us hope in the face of world, national, and local crises. Motivate us to care for people in our communities and to advocate for positive change. Keep us centered in your love.
Christ is risen from the dead! Our Lord lives!
The works of your hands are faithfulness and justice. Bless those who lead and govern us with the knowledge and will to do better. We ask you to quiet the voices of discord and self-interest. We ask that you inspire our leaders to do good works.
Christ is risen from the dead! Our Lord lives!
Lead us to honor your creation and be responsible stewards of your creation. Guide us in our efforts and innovations to protect the earth.
Christ is risen from the dead! Our Lord lives!
Holy Spirit, comfort and protect us as we face our fears and challenges. Keep watch over our friends and families. Bless those who struggle with addiction and recovery. Comfort those who are sick or suffering. Be with those who have requested prayer: Emilio; Ian; Barbara; Christine; Sue; Denice; Jim; Richard; Suzanne; Karen; Nancy; Sandy; Emily; Helen; Verne; Tim; Kathy, David, and their family; Leon; Susy; Olivia; Monica; Ralph; Maria; Jen; Holly & Nate; Bill; Jeff; Alex; Vicky; and those we now name, either silently or aloud.
Christ is risen from the dead! Our Lord lives!
Lord, we pray for those who have passed on before us. We ask for your tender mercy and consolation for those in mourning. Take us into your arms and comfort us as we grieve their absence. We pray especially for the newborn Rune River; and those we now name, either silently or aloud.
Christ is risen from the dead! Our Lord lives!
We praise you for the many celebrations of our lives. We thank you especially for the birthdays and the anniversaries of those we now name, either silently or aloud.
Christ is risen from the dead! Our Lord lives!
Amen.