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Alternative Prayers of Intercession |
| Seasonal alternatives are provided. | ||
| The prayers may be led by the president or another minister. | ||
| We thank you that you have claimed for yourself | ||
| those who have been washed in the waters of rebirth. | ||
| Uphold them in this new life, | ||
| that they may ever remain steadfast in faith, | ||
| joyful in hope, and rooted in your love. | ||
| Father of life, | ||
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make known your glory. | |
| Pour your blessing on all your people. | ||
| May our hearts ever praise you, | ||
| and find their perfect rest in you. | ||
| Grant us the freedom of your service | ||
| and peace in doing your will. | ||
| Father of life, | ||
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make known your glory. | |
| The whole creation is filled with the light of your grace. | ||
| Dispel the darkness of our hearts, and forgive our sins | ||
| and negligences, | ||
| that we may come at last to the light of your glory. | ||
| Father of life, | ||
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make known your glory. | |
| If Holy Communion does not follow, the prayers end with the Lord's Prayer. | ||
| As your children, born again in Christ, we say: | ||
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Our Father … | |