#Resurrection of Our Lord + Vigil of EasterApril 11/12, 1998
P or A: This night is death defeated! This night has new life triumphed! For Godhas raised the Crucified One from the dead. That we might live in the light ofChrist's resurrection, let us pray, saying: "Christ is risen!", and respond, "Christ isrisen indeed!"
A: For the church throughout the world, that we would surrender all that needs todie for the sake of the gospel, and trust you to bring new life, for Christ is risen! Christ...
A: For the leaders of the world, that they would be guided in all their undertakingsby a vision of the new creation, and work to bring justice and peace, for Christ isrisen! Christ...
A: For the newly baptized, that they would grow in baptismal grace, dying to sinand rising to new life throughout their journey of faith, for Christ is risen! Christ...If Holy Communion is celebrated at the Vigil:
A: For this community of faith, that we would know the new life offered to us in thegift of Holy Communion, for Christ is risen! Christ...
A: For the sick, the dying, the grieving, and suffering, especially __________ andthose whom we name in our hearts (silence), that the promise of Christ's presenceand the hope of resurrection would bring them peace and strength, for Christ isrisen! Christ...
P: In Holy Baptism we have been joined to the death and resurrection of our LordJesus, and are assured of God's presence with us throughout our lives. Trusting inyour power to make all things whole and new, we commend our prayers to you, ourgracious and victorious Lord. Amen.
#Resurrection of Our Lord + Easter DayApril 12, 1998
P or A: This day is death defeated! This day has new life triumphed! For God hasraised the Crucified One from the dead. That we might live in the light of Christ'sresurrection, let us pray, saying: "Christ is risen!", and respond, "Christ is risenindeed!"
A: For the church throughout the world, that we would surrender all that needs todie for the sake of the gospel, and trust you to bring new life, for Christ is risen! Christ...
A: For the leaders of the world, that they would be guided in all their undertakingsby a vision of the new creation, and work to bring justice and peace, for Christ isrisen! Christ...
A: For the newly baptized, that they would grow in baptismal grace, dying to sinand rising to new life throughout their journey of faith, for Christ is risen! Christ...
A: For this community of faith, that we would know the new life offered to us in thegift of Holy Communion, for Christ is risen! Christ...
A: For the sick, the dying, the grieving, and suffering, especially __________ andthose whom we name in our hearts (silence), that the promise of Christ's presenceand the hope of resurrection would bring them peace and strength, for Christ isrisen! Christ...
P: In Holy Baptism we have been joined to the death and resurrection of our LordJesus, and are assured of God's presence with us throughout our lives. Trusting inyour power to make all things whole and new, we commend our prayers to you, ourgracious and victorious Lord. Amen.
#Easter 2April 19, 1998
P or A: We celebrate a new creation in Christ's resurrection. With the voices of thesaints of every time and every place we joyfully declare that "Christ is Risen!" andrespond, "Christ is risen indeed!"
A: God of every age, you have transformed your church into a new and holycreation, charged to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. In its efforts to eliminateoppression, inspire your church to be a sanctuary for the world, and root all suchefforts in the life-giving story of the risen Lord. Christ is Risen! Christ...
A: God, cornerstone of life, the world often embraces those things that shall passaway--glamour, excess, and selfish pleasure; it often rejects that which is the basisfor righteous living--community, service, and devotion to you. Inspire the world'sleaders to build policies and construct decisions upon the foundation that is you, thatthe world might reflect the just and egalitarian community which is the vision ofChrist's gospel. Christ is Risen! Christ...
A: God of heaven, Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again. Let thistruth be a source of hope and joy for your people rather than one of fear and dread.Fill us with your call to serve one another as we anticipate your coming, Christ isRisen! Christ...
A: God of the suffering, be a light to those who are in darkness. We think especiallyof the sick and the dying in our own congregation: __________. Let them, with us,hopefully declare that Christ is Risen! Christ...
A: God of our faith, you come into our lives though we often lock the doors of ourhearts and cover the windows of our minds to you, fearful of your challengingpresence in our comfortable lives. Make us grateful that doors and windows are noobstacle to you as you boldly break into human lives with your love. Christ is Risen!Christ...
P: We lift up our prayers to the risen Lord, trusting in his grace and compassion. InJesus' name we pray. Amen.
#Easter 3April 26, 1998
P or A: The death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ both humbles us andlifts us up to rejoice in God's love for His people. With great celebration, we pray"Christ is risen!" and respond "Christ is risen indeed!"
A: God of paradox, you work in mysterious ways, calling those who havepersecuted your people to profess the gospel, and transforming death into thepassage to new life. Open our hearts to your mysterious ways, and grant us wisdomto discern your will. Christ is risen! Christ...
A: God of grace, your anger lasts but a moment, and your favor endures a lifetime.You punish to the third and fourth generation, but grant your blessing to thethousandth. We humbly thank you for your mercy, and take a moment of silence torepent of our sinful ways, trusting in your compassion. (silence) Christ is risen!Christ...
A: God of righteousness, you alone are without sin. You sent your innocent Son todie for our iniquities. We praise you for the gift of Jesus Christ, in whom we see theboundless grace and love which draws us to you. Christ is risen! Christ...
A: God of the weak, you bring comfort and peace to those who suffer. Be with thesick and the dying, especially those whose names we bring before you now:__________. Christ is risen! Christ...
A: God of community, as the risen Jesus appeared to his disciples to break breadwith them, so share yourself with us in the Holy Communion. Prepare our hearts tomeet you in the Eucharist, and encourage us to welcome the stranger to your table,even as you welcome us. Christ is risen! Christ...
P: With humility and great joy we lift up our prayers to a loving God whose gracecovers all of our sin. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
#Easter 4Sunday, May 3, 1998
P or A: We are inspired by your healing and life-giving power as revealed in theActs of the Apostles. Help us to live and pray as you would have us, that we, asthe apostles before us, might be your faithful disciples. We joyfully declare "Christis risen!" and respond "Christ is risen indeed!"
A: God our shepherd, we live in a world that is often dark, confusing, and fast-paced in the faceof so many technological and economic changes. Lead us besidestill waters, O Lord. Fill us with the comfort and rest that is promised when we trust in you alone. Christ is risen! Christ...
A: God of humility, in Jesus you gave us a servant-king and a crucified one as thebringer of eternal life. May all of our models of leadership-- in governments, in theworkplace, and especially in the church--reflect your way of achieving the good ofall. Inspire our leaders to use their power in efforts to serve rather than to control.Christ is risen! Christ...
A: God of love, we pray for the families of this congregation, that their relationshipsbe strengthened and deepened by your Spirit. Encourage our families to share theirstruggles and hopes, praying and worshiping together, so that our household may beplaces in which your presence is always known. Christ is risen! Christ...
A: God of hope, we pray for those families torn apart by the sickness of a loved one,that you would enfold them in your comforting arms. Especially do we pray for themembers of this church family who are afflicted by illness. We lift up to you__________ , and all those whom we name in our hearts... . Christ is risen! Christ...
A: God of our lives, your Son has declared " I know my own and my own knowme." May the knowledge that we belong to you inform our every thought andaction. Help us to know you more deeply and to follow your Son more faithfully. Christ is risen! Christ...
P: We pray in confidence that you, our merciful Father, hear the words of our lipsand the longings of our hearts. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
#Easter 5Sunday, May 10, 1998
P or A: Called through the waters of baptism to be children of God in Christ's newcreation, we joyfully pray "Christ is risen!" and respond "Christ is risen indeed!"
A: Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son and by thepower of your Spirit, you have invited people of every race and background to beone. Let your church be a community of believers undivided by the variety ofappearances and experiences with which we have been blessed. Christ is risen!Christ...
A: God of creation, you have made a world of beauty and mystery and have calledhuman beings to be its stewards. Encourage us to care for your world and abandonwasteful and destructive ways, so that we and all creation might praise your name.Christ is risen! Christ...
A: God of new life, we look to the life of the world to come with hope-- where tearsare wiped away and death is no more. Teach us to share this hope with others in away that reflects your grace and love. Christ is risen! Christ...
A: God of the sick and the dying, we pray that you comfort all who suffer fromillness. We pray especially for __________. Christ is risen! Christ...
A: God of love, your Son commanded us to love one another as he loved us. Maythis congregation be known for its love, both among its members, and as it is shownto others. Christ is risen! Christ...
P: Into your hands we commend all for which we pray, trusting your promise to hearour prayers. In Jesus' name. Amen.
#Easter 6May 17, 1998
P or A: When Jesus left this world, he promised the gift of the Spirit. We pray"Christ is risen" and respond joyfully by saying "He is risen indeed".
A: Holy God, pour out your Spirit upon the church that we might be filled with yourlife-giving love which leads us to work for justice and peace. Christ is risen!Christ...
A: God of light, your righteousness shines brightly in a world of darkness. Guideour young people as they walk through this world. Preserve them from trusting inempty hopes and promises, and let you Word lead them ever closer to you. Christ isrisen! Christ...
A: God of renewal, inspire the worship of this congregation that we mightexperience your presence anew each time we gather. Move musicians to playjoyfully, readers to read your word with faith, preachers to lead us in reflection, andthose who contemplate in silence to do so with quiet vigour. Christ is risen!Christ...
A: God of faith, bless this congregation with gifts that enable us to serve you --theability to teach your Word, the willingness to give of our time and possessions tothose in need, and the desire and ability to pray. In areas where we feel lack, help usto envision opportunities for growth in faith. Christ is risen! Christ...
A: God of comfort, be with the sick and the lonely, especially __________ andthose whom we name in our hearts... . Christ is risen! Christ...
P: We pray in confidence that you, our merciful Father, hear the words of our lipsand the longings of our hearts. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
#Easter 7May 24, 1998
P or A: In this Easter season, we celebrate the many gifts which you bestow uponyour people. We also reflect upon the challenging call to live as a new creation inChrist. Recognizing both the blessing and call to service in Christ's resurrection,we pray saying "Christ is risen" and respond, "Christ is risen indeed".
A: God of the Church, your apostles were persecuted for the sake of the gospel. Such suffering continues today in the face of human cruelty and intolerance. We pray for all who are persecuted for the sake of their faith and political beliefs.Strengthen the work of organizations such as Amnesty International, which seek todisclose and put an end to these great injustices. Christ is risen! Christ...
A: God of righteousness, empower us weak-willed human beings to be faithful tothe promises made in affirming our baptisms: to reject Satan and all his emptypromises. Help us to discern your will from our own selfish desires. Christ is risen!Christ...
A: God of justice, your Son began his ministry proclaiming the arrival of theKingdom of God, in which the blind are given sight and the oppressed released frombondage. Give us grace to enact the vision of that kingdom, by living lives of servicethat are dedicated to justice. Christ is risen! Christ...
A: God of the weak, be with those who suffer and their friends and families whokeep vigil with them. We remember __________ in our prayers. Christ is risen!Christ...
A: God of all people, it is both a gift and a responsibility to have Christ dwelling inus. Let us be truly grateful and willing to live as one with the Lord. Christ is risen!Christ...
P: Hear our prayers, Heavenly Father, considering all things spoken and unspoken.We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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