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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 … | |