O God, we pray for this holy gathering, and for all who share the bread of life. Bless Michael, our presiding bishop; Sean, our presiding bishop-elect; Melissa, our bishop provisional; Phil, our bishop elect; Joseph, our vicar; and Carola, our supply priest. We pray for the Anglican Church of Kenya; and for the faith communities of the Huston Camp and Conference Center, Gold Bar; St. Andrew’s House, Union; and the Refugee Resettlement Office. We pray also for the congregation of All Saints Goshen, who worships in our building.
Renew a right spirit in us, O God, have mercy on us.
We pray for the leaders of the nations, and for mercy, justice, and peace in the world.
Renew a right spirit in us, O God, have mercy on us.
We pray for farmers and a good harvest, for travelers and those on vacation, and for safety from violent storms.
Renew a right spirit in us, O God, have mercy on us.
We pray for all those in danger and need: the sick and the suffering, prisoners, captives, and their families, the hungry, homeless, and oppressed. Bless those who struggle with addiction and recovery, and those who have commended themselves to our prayers: Cynthia; Emily; Everett; Michael and his family; Becky; Nick, Carol, and their family; Emilio; Ian; Barbara; Christine; Sue; Giles; Denice; Jim; Richard; Suzanne; Karen; Will; Janette; Nancy; Sandy; and those we now name, either silently or aloud.
Renew a right spirit in us, O God, have mercy on us.
We pray for the dying and the dead, especially Laura; Steve; Nancy; John; and those we now name, either silently or aloud.
Renew a right spirit in us, O God, have mercy on us.
We pray for ourselves, our families and companions, and all those we love, especially those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this week: Brett & Pam; Casey; Amy; Susy; and those we now name, either silently or aloud.
Renew a right spirit in us, O God, have mercy on us.
Lifting our voices with all creation, with Hilda, Patrick, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all the saints, let us offer ourselves and one another to you, our living God, through Christ.
Renew a right spirit in us, O God, have mercy on us.
Amen.