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 end of the semester and much needed rest (Shane)
• Jason’s sermon today (Skylar)
• A recently deceased caretaker from my childhood who took care of me & shared her faith with everyone (Karen)
• Our time to allow room for darkness during Advent & Christmas (Caleb)
• The wonderful memories of the Advent potluck last night (Becky)
• My grandmother who just passed away at 90, the relief from her pain (Dan)

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

Prayers of Petition. For …

• Grace for the capacity to experience joy and grief during the holiday season (Gideon)
• Comfort to friend who just lost their sister (Mick)
• A family friend who helped over the years, healing for their sister’s cancer
• The answer to my raise request at work (Liz)
• Reconciliation between my dad and his brother (Liz)
• Healing of hurt in my past (Skylar)
• The family of my babysitter from childhood, lost their mom & dad recently (Karen)
• Peace for mother after grandmother moved out (Caleb)
• Healing in my eyes (Becky)
• Family member who just had a stroke & a family friend who is in hospice
• My family after the loss of my grandmother (Dan)

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

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