Intercessions – Easter 4C (2019)

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Fourth Sunday of Easter

May 12, 2019

It is recommended that the response to the biddings in the Prayers of the People be sung. A simple, accessible setting for the suggested response is here:http://dioceseofalgoma.com/UploadedFiles/files/BST/LUYH-Response-Prayer%20of%20the%20People-2.pdf

Please provide appropriate acknowledgement and only reproduce for use in your congregation:

"Turn Our Grateful Hearts," text by D. Jay Koyle. Copyright c.2015, D. Jay Koyle, djk@tablesong.com. All rights reserved. Reproduced with permission. Music by Normand L. Blanchard. Copyright c.2015, Normand L. Blanchard. All rights reserved. Reproduced with permission.

Even if there is no one is baptized or engaging in an intentional renewal of baptism (including Confirmation, or Reception into the Anglican Communion) in your congregation during the Paschal Triduum or the Season of Easter, you are encouraged to pray for the newly baptized and those renewing their baptismal promises.

The Deacon or Intercessor introduces the Prayers of the Faithful in the following or similar words:

“Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne,

and to the Lamb!”

That all creation may join in this eternal anthem,

let us lift our hearts to God, as we sing/say:

“Turn our grateful hearts into lives that bring you praise.”

For the church of Christ throughout the world,

especially The Anglican Church of Korea,

and Moses Nagjun Yoo, its Primate.

{allow a time of silent prayer}

That we may hear the voice of the risen Christ and, following him,

give testimony to God through our works,

let us lift our hearts to God: (R)

For the children of this parish;

{allow a time of silent prayer}

and that the rest of us may be for them

faithful and joyful witnesses to Christ,

let us lift our hearts to God: (R)

For those who shepherd the People of God,

especially N., our Bishop,

N., our Primate/Presiding Bishop,

Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury,

N., our Incumbent/Rector/Pastor,

N., our Deacon,

N. clergy assisting in this congregation,

and for all the clergy of the Diocese.

{allow a time of silent prayer}

That feeding Christ’s flock,

they may be for us icons of hope

and examples of gospel service,

let us lift our hearts to God: (R)

For the newly baptized, especially N.

{allow a time of silent prayer}

That they may always recognize and respond

to the voice of Christ their Shepherd,

let us lift our hearts to God: (R)

For the nations and peoples of the earth, especially N.

{allow a time of silent prayer}

That those who suffer injustice and poverty

may hunger and thirst no more,

let us lift our hearts to God: (R)

For those afflicted by illness, fear, or other infirmity, especially N.

{allow a time of silent prayer}

That they may know the shelter of Christ the Good Shepherd

through those who care for them,

let us lift our hearts to God: (R)

Let us remember the dead, especially N.

{allow a time of silent prayer}

And that, with them, we may sing of God’s salvation

within the great multitude beyond human counting,

let us lift our hearts to God: (R)

The Presider concludes with this or another suitable Collect:

God of comfort and compassion,

through Jesus, your anointed One, you lead us

to the water of life and the table of your bounty.

May we who have tasted his tender mercy

be strengthened by your grace

and serve you faithfully in our generation.

We ask this through Jesus Christ the risen Lord.

“The Good Shepherd,” by Deborah Nell. Available at https://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-good-shepherd-deborah-nell.html