Sunday Evening

Ordinary Time

Sunday, September 6

Evening

Psalm 117; 139

Job 25:1-6; 27:1-6

Revelation 14:1-7, 13

Matthew 5:13-20

We lift our voices in prayers of praise, holy God, for you have lifted us to new life in Jesus Christ, and your blessings come in generous measure.  Especially we thank you for

    the privilege of worship and service in this congregation...

    the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ for us...

    food and drink to share in the Lord's name...

    our calling to discipleship...

We hold up before you human needs, God of compassion, for you have come to us in Jesus Christ and shared our life so we may share his resurrection.  Especially we pray for

    the healing of those who are sick...

    the comfort of the dying...

    the renewal of those who despair...

    the Spirit's power in the church...

The Lord's Prayer

Psalm Prayer

Let the cross of Jesus Christ so shape my consciousness that I find nothing that I would not freely give up or nothing that I hadn't already lost for the sake of reconciling any relationship.

Sunday Morning

Ordinary Time

Sunday, September 6

Morning

Psalm 103; 150

Job 25:1-6; 27:1-6

Revelation 14:1-7, 13

Matthew 5:13-20

Mighty God of mercy, we thank you for the resurrection dawn bringing the glory of our risen Lord who makes every day new.  Especially we thank you for

    the beauty of your creation...

    the new creation in Christ and all gifts of healing and forgiveness...

    the sustaining love of family and friends...

    the fellowship of faith in your church...

Merciful God of might, renew this weary world, heal the hurts of all your children, and bring about your peace for all in Christ Jesus, the living Lord.  Especially we pray for

    those who govern nations of the world...

    the people in countries ravaged by strife or warfare...

    all who work for peace and international harmony...

    all who strive to save the earth from destruction...

    the church of Jesus Christ in every land...

The Lord's Prayer

Litany

God, through every

no, every

yes, every

humiliation, and every

encouragement, the words I

choke on, the words that

flow well, may

trust in Jesus be my

safe harbor by your 

Holy Spirit.

Saturday Evening

Ordinary Time

Saturday, September 5

Evening

Psalm 125; 90

Job 22:1-4, 21-23:7

Acts 13:26-43

John 10:1-18

God of glory, we praise you for your presence in our lives, and for all goodness that you shower upon your children in Jesus Christ.  Especially we thank you for

    promises kept and hope for tomorrow...

    the enjoyment of friends...

    the wonders of your creation...

    love from our parents, our sisters and brothers, our spouses and children...

    pleasures of living...

God of grace, we are one with all your children, for we are sisters and brothers of Jesus Christ, and we offer our prayers for all whom we love.  Especially we pray for

    those we too often forget...

    people who have lost hope...

    victims of tragedy and disaster...

    those who suffer mental anguish...

    ecumenical councils and church agencies...

The Lord's Prayer

Litany

Promises kept in our 

marriage, in our

driving, in our

speaking, in our

watching, in our

listening.

Saturday Morning

Ordinary Time

Saturday, September 5

Morning

Psalm 63; 149

Job 22:1-4, 21-23:7

Acts 13:26-43

John 10:1-18

Great and wonderful God, we praise and thank you for the gift of renewal in Jesus Christ.  Especially we thank you for

    opportunities for rest and recreation...

    the regenerating gifts of the Holy Spirit...

    activities shared by young and old...

    fun and laughter...

    every service that proclaims your love...

You make all things news, O God, and we offer our prayers for the renewal of the world and the healing of its wounds.  Especially we pray for

    those who have no leisure...

    people enslaved by addictions...

    those who entertain and enlighten...

    those confronted with temptation...

    the church in North America...

The Lord's Prayer

God, I'm so satisfied to be baptized

To participate in the death of Jesus

and also in his new life

Friday Evening

Ordinary Time

Friday, September 4

Evening

Psalm 25; 40

Job 19:1-7, 14-27

Acts 13:13-25

John 9:18-41

Merciful God, we praise you that you give strength for every weakness, forgiveness for our failures, and new beginnings in Jesus Christ.  Especially we thank you for

    the guidance of your spirit through this day...

    signs of new life and hope...

    people who have helped us...

    those who struggle for justice...

    expressions of love unexpected or undeserved...

Almighty God, you know all needs before we speak our prayers, yet you welcome our concerns for others in Jesus Christ.  Especially we pray for

    those who keep watch over the sick and dying...

    those who weep with the grieving...

    those who are without faith and cannot accept your love...

    the aged who are lonely, distressed or weak...

    Reformed, Presbyterian, and Lutheran churches...

The Lord's Prayer

Psalm Prayer

Lord, it comforts me to simultaneously acknowledge that I could have used my time better, and also that your Spirit has guided me nonetheless.  Redeem the time to the end that you are glorified through Jesus Christ and by the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

Friday Morning

Ordinary Time

Friday, September 4

Morning

Psalm 84; 148

Job 19:1-7, 14-27

Acts 13:13-25

John 9:18-41

Eternal God, we praise you for your mighty love given in Christ's sacrifice on the cross, and the new life we have received by his resurrection.  Especially we thank you for

    the presence of Christ in our weakness and suffering...

    the ministry of Word and Sacrament...

    all who work to help and heal...

    sacrifices made for our benefit...

    opportunities for our generous giving...

God of grace, let our concern for others reflect Christ's self-giving love, not only in our prayers, but also in our practice.  Especially we pray for

    those subjected to tyranny and oppression...

    wounded and injured people...

    those who face death...

    those who may be our enemies...

    the church in Latin America...

The Lord's Prayer

Hymn

Jesus you're the one I look for

in the darkness-shrouded path

in my living and my dying

I will see you at the last

Through fading flower

through wretched birth

Through lash-ed flesh

Through worse and worse

News not come from far abroad

but that which here I see

I know my redeemer lives

to set the captive free

Thursday Evening

Ordinary Time

Thursday, September 3

Evening

Psalm 26, 130

Job 16:16-22; 17:1, 13-16

Acts 13:1-12

John 9:1-17

We give you our praise and thanks, O God, for all gifts of love we have received from you, and for your persistent mercy in Jesus Christ.  Especially we thank you for

    work we have accomplished pleasing to you...

    the faithful witness of Christian people...

    the example of righteousness we see in parents and teachers...

    the innocence and openness we see in children...

    all works of Christian compassion...

We give you our cares and concerns, O God, because we know you are kind and care for your children in every circumstance.  Especially we pray for

    those who struggle with doubt and despair...

    people afflicted with disease...

    those called to special ministries...

    people neglected or abused...

    Baptist, Disciples of Christ, and other free churches...

The Lord's Prayer

What am I afraid of?  Reaching the end of my life with nothing to show?  Never being able to integrate my private uniqueness with a communal pattern of thought, feeling, and living?