October 25th, 2020

On this day we are all experiencing varied needs for healing. Let us offer our prayers for forgiveness, for healing and comfort:

Lord of life, we bow our hearts before you.

Mend broken relationships we pray, comfort those who live with mental distress and are in any trouble. Strengthen those who suffer and hear their prayers. Grant to everyone in distress mercy, relief, and refreshment; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Hear us, O Lord of life.

Lord God, give mercy to those struggling at this time of COVID pandemic. Grant to all who are providing care for those living in hospitals, retirement residences, long term care facilities and at home, understanding and patience to support those who feel fear; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Hear us, O Lord of life.

Lord God, pour out your healing grace on all who are sick, the injured or disabled, that they may be made whole. Grant to them a willingness to accept the support of others who care for them and awareness of Your presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Hear us, O Lord of life.

Lord God, give to those who are dying peace; surround their loved ones with strength and comfort; uphold those who are grieving by the Holy Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Hear us, O Lord of life.

Lord God, we remember before you the homeless, the destitute, and all who have none to care for them. Help them to know the love of your Son, who for our sake became poor. Grant that we may follow Christ’s lead in showing them love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Hear us, O Lord of life.

Lord God, in this broken world where many are fighting for their right to be heard, valued and respected including Canada’s First Nations people, open our minds to the truth that you have created all. Grace us with voices to advocate and speak Your truth.. We pray for all victims of sexual violence, those who have caused harm…through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Hear us, O Lord of life.

Lord God, draw your Church together, into one great company of disciples, following Jesus Christ, serving in his mission to the world and together witnessing to God’s love across the street and around the world. Give us courage to share the gospel message; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Hear us, O Lord of life as we offer prayers for one another: Pour out Your healing and grace upon all those in long-term care. We also pray for those awaiting surgery or treatment.

We also pray for our Households of Faith.

We pray for deep measures of patience.

Lord God, you have heard the prayers of your faithful people. You are the Lord who does wonders. Grant us faith to believe; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Hear us, O Lord of life as we pray as you taught us:

Our Father…………….

Amen.