Thursday Evenings at All Hallows (August 28, 2025)
As the day draws to a close, it is a good time to pause from the business of our lives and to seek God in prayer.
In this evening’s message we reflect upon the advice that the author of Proverbs gives us in Proverbs 3:5-7.
GATHER IN GOD’S NAME
Open this link in a new tab to hear Claude Goudimel’s MON DIEU ME PAIST SOUS (GENEVAN 23).
Silence
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in
spirit and truth. John 4:24
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth
is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God is faithful and
just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8,9
Let us now confess our sins to almighty God.
Silence
Almighty and most merciful Father,
we have strayed from your ways like lost sheep.
We have left undone what we ought to have done,
and we have done what we ought not to have done.
We have followed our own ways and the desires of our own
hearts.
We have broken your holy laws.
Yet, good Lord, have mercy on us;
restore those who are penitent,
according to your promises declared to mankind in Jesus
Christ our Lord.
And grant, merciful Father, for his sake,
that we may live a godly and obedient life,
to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
Merciful Lord, grant to your faithful people pardon
and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their
sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
Open our lips, O Lord;
And we shall declare your praise.
O God, make speed to save us.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory to God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit:
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.
Let us praise the Lord.
The Lord’s name be praised.
Open this link in a new tab to hear Calvin Seerveld and Lee Ann Vermeulen-Roberts’s “You servants of the Lord our God (Psalm 134).”
1 You servants of the Lord our God,
who work and pray both day and night.
In God's own house, lift up your hands,
and praise the Lord with all your might.
2 Lift up your hands in holiness,
come, bless the Lord and give Him praise.
Kneel down before the Lord our God,
and worship Him in all your ways.
[Instrumental interlude]
3 The Lord God bless you from His throne,
shine down upon you with His face.
He who created heaven and earth,
redeem you with His love and grace.
Redeem you with His love and grace.
Open this link in a new tab to hear Michael Joncas’ “On Eagle’s Wings” (Psalm 91).
1 You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord
Who abide in His shadow for life
Say to the Lord, "My refuge, my rock in whom I trust!"
And He will raise you up on eagles' wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
2 The snare of the fowler will never capture you
And famine will bring you no fear
Under His wings your refuge, His faithfulness your shield
And He will raise you up on eagles' wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
3 You need not fear the terror of the night
Nor the arrow that flies by day
Though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come
And He will raise you up on eagles' wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
4 For to His angels He's given a command
To guard you in all of your ways
Upon their hands they will bear you up
Lest you dash your foot against a stone
And He will raise you up on eagles' wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
And hold you, hold you in the palm of His hand
Open this link in a new tab to hear Sean Aaron Carter’s “Glory to the Father Give.”
1 Glory to the Father give
God in Whom
We move and live
His children’s prayers
He deigns to hear
How their songs
Delight His ear
Oh glory to the Father give
2 Glory to the Son we bring
Christ our Prophet
Priest and King
Oh children raise
Your sweetest strain
To the Lamb
For He was slain
Oh glory to the Son
We bring
Glory to the Father
Up above
Glory to the Son
Who came for us
Glory to the Spirit
Who dwells
In those You love
Glory
To the Father Spirit Son
3 Glory to the Holy Ghost
Who reclaims
The sinner lost
His children’s minds
May He inspire
And touch their tongues
With holy fire
Oh glory to the Holy Ghost
Glory in the highest be
To the blessed Trinity
For the Gospel from above
For the word
That God is love
Oh glory in the highest be
Glory to the Father
Up above
Glory to the Son
Who came for us
Glory to the Spirit
Who dwells
In those You love
Glory
To the Father Spirit Son
Glory to the Father
Up above
Glory to the Son
Who came for us
Glory to the Spirit
Who dwells
In those You love
Glory
To the Father Spirit Son
Glory
To the Father Spirit Son
THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD
Heavenly Father,
Give us wisdom and understanding.
As we listen to your Word,
may we know you better,
love you more,
and learn to please you in all we do;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
A reading from the Book of Proverbs.
Proverbs 3:1-26
My child, don't forget what I teach you. Always remember what I tell you to do. My teaching will give you a long and prosperous life. Never let go of loyalty and faithfulness. Tie them around your neck; write them on your heart. If you do this, both God and people will be pleased with you.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. Remember the Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the right way. Never let yourself think that you are wiser than you are; simply obey the Lord and refuse to do wrong. If you do, it will be like good medicine, healing your wounds and easing your pains. Honor the Lord by making him an offering from the best of all that your land produces. If you do, your barns will be filled with grain, and you will have too much wine to store it all.
My child, when the Lord corrects you, pay close attention and take it as a warning. The Lord corrects those he loves, as parents correct a child of whom they are proud. Happy is anyone who becomes wise—who comes to have understanding. There is more profit in it than there is in silver; it is worth more to you than gold. Wisdom is more valuable than jewels; nothing you could want can compare with it. Wisdom offers you long life, as well as wealth and honor. Wisdom can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it. Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life.
The Lord created the earth by his wisdom;
by his knowledge he set the sky in place.
His wisdom caused the rivers to flow
and the clouds to give rain to the earth.
My child, hold on to your wisdom and insight. Never let them get away from you. They will provide you with life—a pleasant and happy life. You can go safely on your way and never even stumble. You will not be afraid when you go to bed, and you will sleep soundly through the night. You will not have to worry about sudden disasters, such as come on the wicked like a storm. 26 The Lord will keep you safe. He will not let you fall into a trap.
May your word live in us
and bear much fruit to your glory.
Silence
Open this link in a new tab to hear Timothy Dudley Smith’s “Tell Out, My Soul.”
1 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!
Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice;
Tender to me the promise of his word;
In God my Savior shall my heart rejoice
2 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his Name!
Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done;
His mercy sure, from age to age to same;
His holy Name--the Lord, the Mighty One
3 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might!
Powers and dominions lay their glory by
Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight
The hungry fed, the humble lifted high
4 Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word!
Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
To children's children and for evermore!
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father
almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
THE MINISTRY OF PRAYER
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
Lord, show us your mercy,
and grant us your salvation.
Keep our nation under your care,
and guide us in justice and truth.
Clothe your ministers with righteousness,
and make your chosen people joyful.
Lord, save your people,
and bless your inheritance.
Give peace in our time, O Lord,
for you are our help and strength.
Create in us dean hearts, O God,
and renew us by your Holy Spirit.
Let your merciful ears, Lord God,
be open to the prayers of your people;
and so that they may obtain their petitions,
make them to ask such things
as will please you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eternal God, from whom all holy desires, all good purposes,
and all just works proceed: give to your servants that peace
which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to
obey your commandments, and that free from the fear of our
enemies we may pass our time in trust and quietness;
through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Amen.
Lighten our darkness, Lord, we pray: and in your great
mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night;
for the love of your only Son our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Open this link to hear Don Moen’s arrangement of John H. Sammis’ “Trust and Obey” and Louisa M. R. Stead’s “Tis Sweet to Trust in Jesus.”
1 When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word
What a glory He sheds on our way
While we do His good will
He abides with us still
And with all who will trust and obey
Trust and obey
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus
But to trust and obey
2 Not a shadow can rise
Not a cloud in the skies
But His smile quickly drives it away
Not a doubt nor a fear
Not a sigh nor a tear
Can abide while we trust and obey
Trust and obey
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus
But to trust and obey
3 Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet
Or we'll walk by His side in the way
What He says we will do
Where He sends we will go
Never fear only trust and obey
Trust and obey
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus
But to trust and obey
1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to take Him at His Word
Just to rest upon His Promise
Just to know thus saith the Lord
2 Jesus, Jesus how I trust Him
How I’ve proved Him o'er and o'er
Jesus, Jesus precious Jesus
Oh for grace to trust Him more
Lord, oh for grace to trust You more
In this evening’s reading the author of the Proverbs urges us to wholeheartedly put our trust in God and not to rely on what we think that we know, to be mindful of God in everything that we do, and God will show us the right way. We are urged not to think that we are wiser than we are but simply to obey God and to refuse to do wrong.
This passage from this evening’s reading got me to thinking about what is called the Dunning-Kruger Effect. This is the tendency of human beings in a particular set of circumstances to think that we know more than we do. We overestimate what we know. It can get us into a lot of trouble. We may bite off more than we can chew. We may try to do something that is too difficult for us. We may take on a commitment that we cannot fulfill. It is a particularly dangerous tendency when a person refuses to recognize their limitations, has an overinflated view of themselves and their abilities, maintains that they are always right, and is unwilling to listen to others.
Th Dunning-Kruger Effect is one of a number of distorted ways of thinking that beset humankind, shaping how we perceive ourselves, others, and the world. They cloud our judgment and cause us to make bad choices and wrong decisions.
come, bless the Lord and give Him praise.
Kneel down before the Lord our God,
and worship Him in all your ways.
[Instrumental interlude]
3 The Lord God bless you from His throne,
shine down upon you with His face.
He who created heaven and earth,
redeem you with His love and grace.
Redeem you with His love and grace.
Open this link in a new tab to hear Michael Joncas’ “On Eagle’s Wings” (Psalm 91).
1 You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord
Who abide in His shadow for life
Say to the Lord, "My refuge, my rock in whom I trust!"
And He will raise you up on eagles' wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
2 The snare of the fowler will never capture you
And famine will bring you no fear
Under His wings your refuge, His faithfulness your shield
And He will raise you up on eagles' wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
3 You need not fear the terror of the night
Nor the arrow that flies by day
Though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come
And He will raise you up on eagles' wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
4 For to His angels He's given a command
To guard you in all of your ways
Upon their hands they will bear you up
Lest you dash your foot against a stone
And He will raise you up on eagles' wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
And hold you, hold you in the palm of His hand
Open this link in a new tab to hear Sean Aaron Carter’s “Glory to the Father Give.”
1 Glory to the Father give
God in Whom
We move and live
His children’s prayers
He deigns to hear
How their songs
Delight His ear
Oh glory to the Father give
2 Glory to the Son we bring
Christ our Prophet
Priest and King
Oh children raise
Your sweetest strain
To the Lamb
For He was slain
Oh glory to the Son
We bring
Glory to the Father
Up above
Glory to the Son
Who came for us
Glory to the Spirit
Who dwells
In those You love
Glory
To the Father Spirit Son
3 Glory to the Holy Ghost
Who reclaims
The sinner lost
His children’s minds
May He inspire
And touch their tongues
With holy fire
Oh glory to the Holy Ghost
Glory in the highest be
To the blessed Trinity
For the Gospel from above
For the word
That God is love
Oh glory in the highest be
Glory to the Father
Up above
Glory to the Son
Who came for us
Glory to the Spirit
Who dwells
In those You love
Glory
To the Father Spirit Son
Glory to the Father
Up above
Glory to the Son
Who came for us
Glory to the Spirit
Who dwells
In those You love
Glory
To the Father Spirit Son
Glory
To the Father Spirit Son
THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD
Heavenly Father,
Give us wisdom and understanding.
As we listen to your Word,
may we know you better,
love you more,
and learn to please you in all we do;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
A reading from the Book of Proverbs.
Proverbs 3:1-26
My child, don't forget what I teach you. Always remember what I tell you to do. My teaching will give you a long and prosperous life. Never let go of loyalty and faithfulness. Tie them around your neck; write them on your heart. If you do this, both God and people will be pleased with you.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. Remember the Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the right way. Never let yourself think that you are wiser than you are; simply obey the Lord and refuse to do wrong. If you do, it will be like good medicine, healing your wounds and easing your pains. Honor the Lord by making him an offering from the best of all that your land produces. If you do, your barns will be filled with grain, and you will have too much wine to store it all.
My child, when the Lord corrects you, pay close attention and take it as a warning. The Lord corrects those he loves, as parents correct a child of whom they are proud. Happy is anyone who becomes wise—who comes to have understanding. There is more profit in it than there is in silver; it is worth more to you than gold. Wisdom is more valuable than jewels; nothing you could want can compare with it. Wisdom offers you long life, as well as wealth and honor. Wisdom can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it. Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life.
The Lord created the earth by his wisdom;
by his knowledge he set the sky in place.
His wisdom caused the rivers to flow
and the clouds to give rain to the earth.
My child, hold on to your wisdom and insight. Never let them get away from you. They will provide you with life—a pleasant and happy life. You can go safely on your way and never even stumble. You will not be afraid when you go to bed, and you will sleep soundly through the night. You will not have to worry about sudden disasters, such as come on the wicked like a storm. 26 The Lord will keep you safe. He will not let you fall into a trap.
May your word live in us
and bear much fruit to your glory.
Silence
Open this link in a new tab to hear Timothy Dudley Smith’s “Tell Out, My Soul.”
1 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!
Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice;
Tender to me the promise of his word;
In God my Savior shall my heart rejoice
2 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his Name!
Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done;
His mercy sure, from age to age to same;
His holy Name--the Lord, the Mighty One
3 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might!
Powers and dominions lay their glory by
Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight
The hungry fed, the humble lifted high
4 Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word!
Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
To children's children and for evermore!
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father
almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
THE MINISTRY OF PRAYER
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
Lord, show us your mercy,
and grant us your salvation.
Keep our nation under your care,
and guide us in justice and truth.
Clothe your ministers with righteousness,
and make your chosen people joyful.
Lord, save your people,
and bless your inheritance.
Give peace in our time, O Lord,
for you are our help and strength.
Create in us dean hearts, O God,
and renew us by your Holy Spirit.
Let your merciful ears, Lord God,
be open to the prayers of your people;
and so that they may obtain their petitions,
make them to ask such things
as will please you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eternal God, from whom all holy desires, all good purposes,
and all just works proceed: give to your servants that peace
which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to
obey your commandments, and that free from the fear of our
enemies we may pass our time in trust and quietness;
through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Amen.
Lighten our darkness, Lord, we pray: and in your great
mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night;
for the love of your only Son our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Open this link to hear Don Moen’s arrangement of John H. Sammis’ “Trust and Obey” and Louisa M. R. Stead’s “Tis Sweet to Trust in Jesus.”
1 When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word
What a glory He sheds on our way
While we do His good will
He abides with us still
And with all who will trust and obey
Trust and obey
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus
But to trust and obey
2 Not a shadow can rise
Not a cloud in the skies
But His smile quickly drives it away
Not a doubt nor a fear
Not a sigh nor a tear
Can abide while we trust and obey
Trust and obey
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus
But to trust and obey
3 Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet
Or we'll walk by His side in the way
What He says we will do
Where He sends we will go
Never fear only trust and obey
Trust and obey
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus
But to trust and obey
1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to take Him at His Word
Just to rest upon His Promise
Just to know thus saith the Lord
2 Jesus, Jesus how I trust Him
How I’ve proved Him o'er and o'er
Jesus, Jesus precious Jesus
Oh for grace to trust Him more
Lord, oh for grace to trust You more
Oh for Grace
In this evening’s reading the author of the Proverbs urges us to wholeheartedly put our trust in God and not to rely on what we think that we know, to be mindful of God in everything that we do, and God will show us the right way. We are urged not to think that we are wiser than we are but simply to obey God and to refuse to do wrong.
This passage from this evening’s reading got me to thinking about what is called the Dunning-Kruger Effect. This is the tendency of human beings in a particular set of circumstances to think that we know more than we do. We overestimate what we know. It can get us into a lot of trouble. We may bite off more than we can chew. We may try to do something that is too difficult for us. We may take on a commitment that we cannot fulfill. It is a particularly dangerous tendency when a person refuses to recognize their limitations, has an overinflated view of themselves and their abilities, maintains that they are always right, and is unwilling to listen to others.
Th Dunning-Kruger Effect is one of a number of distorted ways of thinking that beset humankind, shaping how we perceive ourselves, others, and the world. They cloud our judgment and cause us to make bad choices and wrong decisions.
We make mountains out of molehills. We see the world in black and white. We always look for the bad in other people and never the good and if we don’t find anything bad in them, we imagine it. We are all ears when someone says something bad about someone else, but we pay little or no attention when they say something good about that person. We don’t take time to check the facts. We are quick to believe the worst about them. If things go wrong, it is never our fault. Someone else is to blame. When things go well, we take credit for it even though we have nothing to do with it. If someone does not agree with us, we treat it as a personal attack on us. We do not heed the author of Proverbs’ warning against thinking that we are wiser than we are.
What then does it mean to trust God? It means to believe that God is good and truthful and cares about us. God is faithful and trustworthy. God is steadfast and unchanging in his goodwill toward us. It means to have a strong faith and confidence that Jesus is all that the Scripture says that he is and said and did what they tell us he said and did.
How do we obey God? By believing in Jesus. By learning from Jesus—from Jesus’ teaching and from his example. By learning from the Scriptures, reading and studying them through the lens of what Jesus said and did. By putting into practice what we learn. By doing what we have learned is good and right and avoiding what we have learned is evil. By praying for grace, the power of the Holy Spirit working in our lives, to enable us to do all these things.
Silence
[Let us pray for all people and the Church throughout the world]
If a worship group celebrating the office has a list of people and concerns it is read before this General Intercession. Those present should be given opportunity to add their own petitions at the appropriate points in the General Intercession.
God of providence, God of love,
we pray for all people: make your way known to them, your saving power
among all nations.
[Especially we pray for…]
Lord, in your mercy
hear our prayer.
We pray for your Church throughout the world: guide and
govern by your Holy Spirit, that all who call themselves Christians
may be led in the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit,
in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life.
[Especially we pray for…]
Lord, in your mercy
hear our prayer.
We commend to your fatherly goodness all who are afflicted or distressed
in mind, body, or circumstances. Relieve them according to their needs.
Give them patience in their sufferings, and deliverance in their afflictions.
[Especially we pray for…]
Merciful Father,
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
Gracious God,
you have given us much today;
grant us also a thankful spirit.
Into your hands we commend ourselves
and those we love.
Be with us still, and when we take our rest
renew us for the service of your Son Jesus Christ.
Amen.
In darkness and in light,
in trouble and in joy,
help us, heavenly Father,
to trust your love,
to serve your purpose,
and to praise your name,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE SENDING FORTH OF GOD’S PEOPLE
The Lord be with you.
And also with you
Let us praise the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.
2 Corinthians 13.14
Open this link in a new tab to hear the Guatemalan traditional, “The Peace of the Earth Be with You.”
1 The peace of the earth be with you,
The peace of the heavens too;
The peace of the rivers be with you,
The peace of the oceans too.
Deep peace falling over you;
God’s peace growing in you.
2 The peace of the earth be with you,
The peace of the heavens too;
The peace of the rivers be with you,
The peace of the oceans too.
Deep peace falling over you;
God’s peace growing in you.
3 The peace of the earth be with you,
The peace of the heavens too;
The peace of the rivers be with you,
The peace of the oceans too.
Deep peace falling over you;
God’s peace growing in you.
What then does it mean to trust God? It means to believe that God is good and truthful and cares about us. God is faithful and trustworthy. God is steadfast and unchanging in his goodwill toward us. It means to have a strong faith and confidence that Jesus is all that the Scripture says that he is and said and did what they tell us he said and did.
How do we obey God? By believing in Jesus. By learning from Jesus—from Jesus’ teaching and from his example. By learning from the Scriptures, reading and studying them through the lens of what Jesus said and did. By putting into practice what we learn. By doing what we have learned is good and right and avoiding what we have learned is evil. By praying for grace, the power of the Holy Spirit working in our lives, to enable us to do all these things.
Silence
[Let us pray for all people and the Church throughout the world]
If a worship group celebrating the office has a list of people and concerns it is read before this General Intercession. Those present should be given opportunity to add their own petitions at the appropriate points in the General Intercession.
God of providence, God of love,
we pray for all people: make your way known to them, your saving power
among all nations.
[Especially we pray for…]
Lord, in your mercy
hear our prayer.
We pray for your Church throughout the world: guide and
govern by your Holy Spirit, that all who call themselves Christians
may be led in the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit,
in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life.
[Especially we pray for…]
Lord, in your mercy
hear our prayer.
We commend to your fatherly goodness all who are afflicted or distressed
in mind, body, or circumstances. Relieve them according to their needs.
Give them patience in their sufferings, and deliverance in their afflictions.
[Especially we pray for…]
Merciful Father,
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
Gracious God,
you have given us much today;
grant us also a thankful spirit.
Into your hands we commend ourselves
and those we love.
Be with us still, and when we take our rest
renew us for the service of your Son Jesus Christ.
Amen.
In darkness and in light,
in trouble and in joy,
help us, heavenly Father,
to trust your love,
to serve your purpose,
and to praise your name,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE SENDING FORTH OF GOD’S PEOPLE
The Lord be with you.
And also with you
Let us praise the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.
2 Corinthians 13.14
Open this link in a new tab to hear the Guatemalan traditional, “The Peace of the Earth Be with You.”
1 The peace of the earth be with you,
The peace of the heavens too;
The peace of the rivers be with you,
The peace of the oceans too.
Deep peace falling over you;
God’s peace growing in you.
2 The peace of the earth be with you,
The peace of the heavens too;
The peace of the rivers be with you,
The peace of the oceans too.
Deep peace falling over you;
God’s peace growing in you.
3 The peace of the earth be with you,
The peace of the heavens too;
The peace of the rivers be with you,
The peace of the oceans too.
Deep peace falling over you;
God’s peace growing in you.
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