주현 절기를 위한 Intercession

# The Epiphany of our LordJanuary 6, 1998
P or A: The light of Jesus Christ has come into our world, shining upon ourdarkened paths, and showing us your way. We pray together saying, "Lord in yourmercy" and respond, "Hear our prayer."

A: That the church may be faithful in working toward the vision of making disciplesof all nations, and establishing a just and righteous community. Lord, in your mercy.Hear...

A: That the oppressed may be liberated, the hungry fed, and poverty be turned intoabundance. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: That each of us might discover the gifts with which you have blessed us.Encourage us to offer these gifts readily to the service of this community, and toyour glory. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: That the light of your Son, Jesus Christ, shine brightly in the decisions of ourdaily lives, saving us from dark and treacherous roads, and guiding us in paths ofrighteousness. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: That the sick and the dying may be healed and comforted, especially those in ourmidst: __________. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

P: Your word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. We give thanks forthe guidance you offer, and commend all of our prayers to you through your Son,Jesus Christ. Amen.

#The Baptism of our LordJanuary 11, 1998
P or A: We lift our praises and concerns to God who, in spite of his majesty andpower, has adopted us into his family and called us by name. Together we pray"Lord, in your mercy" and respond, "Hear our prayer."

A: That the church may respond to its call to be a sanctuary for the world, providinghope, guidance, and refuge for the lost. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: That you, O God, might inspire the world's peoples to work for the protection ofcreation, abandoning wasteful lifestyles and acting instead as faithful stewards of theearth and all its creatures. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: That those in need--the abused, the neglected, and the poor--may receiveprotection from us who have been called by name to be lights of hope in thedarkness of the world. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: That the sick and the dying may find peace in your comfort and protection. Wepray especially for __________ , and all those whom we name in our hearts. Lord,in your mercy. Hear...

A: That the children in our church school may be grounded for Christian living inlearning the stories of your wondrous acts, and of our Saviour, Christ Jesus. Grantour children a sense of their own call into your family. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

P: Send now your Holy Spirit into our hearts, that we may live lives worthy of you.We pray in the name of your Son, whom you called beloved, Jesus Christ. Amen.

#Confession of St. PeterJanuary 18, 1998
P or A: On Christ the solid rock we stand. Let us pray to the Lord, asking for hismercy, and responding "Hear our prayer."

A: That Christians of all denominations throughout the world may live and worktogether harmoniously, recognizing our common confession of Jesus Christ theMessiah, Son of the Living God. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: That we may build human relationships upon the foundation of unconditionallove demonstrated in the gift of your Son, Jesus, who gave his life for the sake ofour redemption. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: That we may live out our promise of faithfulness to you made in the affirmationof baptism. Help us to confess our sins and give us courage to call upon you in ourtime of need. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: That those suffering brokenness in body, mind, or spirit may be restored by yourhealing power. We pray for the sick and the dying in our midst, especially___________. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

P: We give thanks that we may call upon yours name in our need for shelter andrefuge. We pray in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

#Conversion of St. PaulJanuary 25, 1998
P or A: Our God has the power to transform fear into hope, weakness into strength,and disbelief into faith. We pray to God through the name of our Saviour, whotransformed death into everlasting life through his own death and resurrection,praying "Lord, in your mercy" and responding, "Hear our prayer."

A: That our eyes would not be blind to your presence. That we would feed thehungry, clothe the naked, and visit the imprisoned, knowing that you dwell amongthese whom we often ignore. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: That people unto the ends of the earth may learn to revere and follow you, OGod of justice and equity, made known to us in Jesus Christ. Lord, in your mercy.Hear...

A: That you protect those who are persecuted for their public confession of faith. May they find strength to carry the cross of Christ, the symbol of both suffering andsalvation. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: That you would grant healing and comfort to the sick and the dying, and strengthand patience to their friends and family. We remember especially __________.Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

P: We have died to our old lives of sin, and have been given new and everlasting lifethrough baptism. Fill us with your Spirit and strengthen us in our work oftransforming the world, until that day when all that you have made reflects yourglory perfectly. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

#Epiphany 4February 1, 1998
P or A: God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, bringing redemption andhealing to all who believe. We offer our thanks for this greatest of gifts in ourprayers, praying, "God of love" and responding, "Hear our prayer."

A: That the members of your whole church may constantly praise you for yourgoodness--through worship, the proclamation of your gospel, and in active servicetoward you and one another. God of love. Hear...

A: That you may be a stronghold for those persecuted for proclaiming your nameand righteousness in communities torn by injustice. God of love. Hear...

A: That bonds of love may break through walls of difference in our owncongregation, bringing together in caring relationships people of varied age, gender,ethnicity, and spiritual maturity. God of love. Hear...

A: That committees and groups within this congregation be open to newmembership and inspired ideas and visions. God of love. Hear...

A: That the sick and the dying may be delivered from their suffering. We prayespecially for __________. God of love. Hear...

P: Bind our lives and prayers to you with your ever-present love, O Lord. We prayin Jesus' name. Amen.

#Epiphany 5February 8, 1998
P or A: Christ calls us to leave behind lives to sin to become fishers of people. Trusting in God's faithfulness, we pray "Lord, in your mercy" and respond, "Hearour prayer."

A: That we would be ready to leave behind all that we know, as we--like theprophet Isaiah, the disciples of Jesus, and Christians throughout history--dedicateour lives to your service. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: That missionaries in places torn and weakened by hunger, poverty or politicalcorruption, may find inspiration in the light of your Word, even in the midst of darkness. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: That we may be humble in our service, and continually reminded that the workwe do is not for our glory, but for yours alone. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...A: That those who mourn the loss of friends and family may be comforted andstrengthened to face a new day. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: That the sick and the dying may be healed. We pray especially for __________ ,and those whom we name in our hearts... . Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

P: Give us willing hearts so that we might receive with gladness your call to service.We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

#Epiphany 6February 15, 1998
P or A: We know that Christ is raised and dies no more. As a community ofbelievers proclaiming Christ's resurrection and receiving God's gracious gift ofeternal life, we pray to the Lord saying "Lord, in your mercy" and respond, "Hearour prayer."

A: That your church may be as a tree, nourished and sustained by the life-givingwaters of baptism, bearing fruit of creativity in worship and in service. Lord, in yourmercy. Hear...

A: That we may be worthy stewards of your earth, distributing the fruits of creationnot only to the privileged few, but for the sustenance of the whole human family.Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: That we would remember, in the midst of our busy lives, the needs of the poor,the hungry, the grieving, and the persecuted, for you have called them blessed. Lord,in your mercy. Hear...

A: That we would not be satisfied with the empty pleasures of human riches, andwould seek instead to be filled by your life-sustaining Word. Lord, in your mercy.Hear...

A: That the health of the sick and the dying may be restored, and that those whokeep vigil with them be given hope. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...P: Happy are those who place their trust in you, O God. We offer our prayers toyou, trusting that they shall be heard . We pray in the name of your Son, JesusChrist. Amen.

#Transfiguration of Our LordSunday, February 22, 1998
P or A: Our God transforms our lives with his Word, giving us hope and the courageto share his love with others. We offer our praises and petitions to God, saying"Lord, in your mercy", and responding, "Hear our prayer."

A: O God, source of life and healing, you have united those of every time and everyplace into one body through baptism. You have transformed our human lives of sinand death into godly lives of grace and salvation. We give you thanks for this mostwondrous gift. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: God of glory, we live in a world that values material things and outwardappearances over the gifts of the Spirit and the eternal truth of your love. May wenot veil the gifts and truths that you have bestowed upon us, but instead walk boldlyin our faith, serving others, and professing your story. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: God of comfort, you are able to transform sickness into health and hurt intohappiness. We ask you to bestow your healing power upon those whom we namebefore you, __________ , or whom we name in our hearts. Help us to support themin their time of trial. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: God of faithfulness, we pray for those who prepare to affirm their baptism. Keepthem diligent in their study of your Word and open to receive the mystery andpower of your revelation. May the light of your glory shine in their hearts as theyencounter holy scripture. Lord, in your mercy. Hear...

A: God of revelation, give us the courage to descend from the mountaintops wherewe meet you, so that we teach your love and justice to the ends of the earth. Lord,in your mercy. Hear...

P: These prayers here uttered, both spoken and silent, we offer to you, our God,who transforms the hopes of our hearts into living realities. We pray in the name ofyour Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.