As a community, we can support and celebrate with each other through prayer. Join us in praying for those both spoken and unspoken during Sunday liturgy.

Prayers of Thanksgiving. For …

• The tomb being empty and that we serve a risen Lord (Brandon)
• Peggy who died 3 months ago and for her smiles that impacted those around her and the memorial service for her today (Steven H)
• My father who is struggling with depression but is now experiencing a change of heart in acknowledging God and has hope
• My son’s second birthday tomorrow

… let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Prayers of Petition. For …

• Those who feel empty and need to be reminded that they are God’s delight (Brandon)
• The guts to do the work God has called us to do (Mick)
• The messy situation in my family (Dan)
• My sister Jen as she mourns this season when her husband passed away before their one year anniversary
• The fighting going on in the Ukraine (Becky)
• Madeleine to get a public service job (Becky)
• The healing of my right leg (Becky)
• My dad’s recovery from depression and to continue acknowledging God
• My sister who is struggling with depression (Melissa)
• My mom who passed away before my son was born and for my dad as he is struggling with loneliness

… let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy.

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