Collects and Prayers - June 20, 2010 - 4th Sunday of Pentecost

Greeting
Leader: The way of the Cross is a journey that passes through death.
People: Young and old, we follow it without fear.
Leader: But death is not the end; from the grave springs everlasting life.
People: We hope in the Resurrection; we shall arise at the sound of our name.

Collect
God our Savior,
look on this wounded world in pity and in power;
hold us fast to your promises of peace
won for us by your Son,
our Savior Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.
Amen.

Prayers of the People
As we meditate on the mysteries of Christ's death and resurrection, and prepare to be seated at His table, let us lift up our collective needs in prayer.

We pray for all who have died, especially those persons in this community -- our friends and loved ones -- that they may be seated at God's heavenly banquet. Living God,
"Hear our prayer."

We pray for all children--unborn, newborn, young, and old--that they may be ever mindful of God's promise of Resurrection. Living God,
"Hear our prayer."

We pray for the imprisoned, that they may find freedom in God's love. Living God,
"Hear our prayer."

We pray for all persons in need--the hungry, the sick, and the disabled--that they may be comforted by God's presence in human hands. Living God,
"Hear our prayer."

We pray for our fathers, living and dead, and those who have loved us with a fathering spirit -- may they be blessed reminders of the love of God for His children. Living God,
"Hear our prayer."

We pray that God may hear the petitions we hold silently in our hearts or speak aloud at this time. [Pause] Living God,
"Hear our prayer."

We ask these things through your son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, whose death on a cross showed us the path toward everlasting life. Amen.