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Prayers of the Church
May 16, 2024

Prayers of the Church, Lessons, Suggested Hymns: June 9: 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 5

Prayers of the Church, Lessons, Suggested Hymns: June 9: 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 5   Genesis 3:8-15 (The consequences of the Fall) Psalm 130 (Out of the depths…) 2…
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Prayers of the Church
May 14, 2024

Prayers, Lessons, and Hymns, June 2: 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 4

Prayers, Lessons, and Hymns, June 2: 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 4   Deuteronomy 5:12-15 (You were slaves, God freed you, so let everyone rest on Sabbath. Psalm 81:1-10 (Sing…
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Prayers of the Church
March 8, 2024

Prayers, Holy Trinity, Cycle B (May 26, 2024, also Memorial Day Weekend)

Prayers, Holy Trinity, Cycle B (May 26, 2024, also Memorial Day Weekend) Isaiah 6:1-8 (“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts!”) Psalm 29 (The voice of the Lord is…
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Prayers of the Church
March 8, 2024

Prayers, Day of Pentecost, Cycle B (May 19, 2024)

Prayers, Day of Pentecost, Cycle B (May 19, 2024)     Ezekiel 37:1-14 (Mortal, can these bones live?!)                 ELW: same, OR Acts 2:1-21 Spirit descends; “All who call on…
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Prayers of the Church
March 8, 2024

Prayers, 7th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (Also Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024) (May also be used for Ascension, Transferred)

Prayers, 7th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (Also Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024) (May also be used for Ascension, Transferred)   7th Sunday of Easter Acts 1:12-26 (Matthias chosen to…
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Prayers of the Church
March 8, 2024

Prayers, 6th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (May 4, 2024)

Prayers, 6th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (May 4, 2024)   Acts 10:34-48 (Peter preaches to Gentiles, who receive Holy Spirit and are baptized)                 ELW: Acts 10:44-48 (having preached…
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Prayers of the Church
March 8, 2024

Prayers, 5th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (April 28, 2024)

Prayers, 5th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (April 28, 2024)   Acts 8:26-40 (Philip explains Suffering Servant to Ethiopian eunuch) Psalm 150 (Let everything praise the Lord!)                 ELW: Psalm…
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Prayers of the Church
March 8, 2024

Prayers, 4th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (Good Shepherd Sunday, April 21, 2024)

Prayers, 4th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (Good Shepherd Sunday, April 21, 2024)   Acts 4:1-12 (Upon healing the lame man, Peter says: “there is no other name under heaven…
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Prayers of the Church
March 8, 2024

Prayers, 3rd Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (April 14, 2024)

Prayers, 3rd Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (April 14, 2024)   Acts 3:11-21 (Peter preaches: “you acted in ignorance; repent, believe in Jesus, be forgiven”)                 ELW: Acts 3:12-19) Psalm…
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Prayers of the Church
March 8, 2024

Prayers, 2nd Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (April 7, 2024)

Prayers, 2nd Sunday of Easter, Cycle B (April 7, 2024)   Acts 4:32-35 (The believers share their possessions) Psalm 148 (Praise for God’s universal glory) ELW: Psalm 133 (The blessedness…
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Prayers of the Church
March 6, 2024

THE PRAYERS,  Easter Day, The Resurrection of Our Lord, Cycle B (March 31, 2024)

THE PRAYERS,  Easter Day, The Resurrection of Our Lord, Cycle B (March 31, 2024)   Easter Sunrise:   Exodus 15:1-11(Sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously) Psalm 118:15-29…
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Prayers of the Church
February 2, 2024

THE PRAYERS, Saturday, March 30, 2024: The Vigil of Easter, B

THE PRAYERS, Saturday, March 30, 2024: The Vigil of Easter, B   For the Service of the Word portion: The great acts of salvation, as taken shamelessly from the ELW periscope.…
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Prayers of the Church
February 2, 2024

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Friday, March 29, 2024: Good Friday, B

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Friday, March 29, 2024: Good Friday, B   Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows….) Psalm 22 or Psalm 31…
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Prayers of the Church
February 2, 2024

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  Thursday, March 28, 2024: Maundy Thursday, B

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  Thursday, March 28, 2024: Maundy Thursday, B   For foot-washing: John 13:1-7, 31b-35 Exodus 24:3-11 (Moses reads covenant; the people promise to obey it; 70…
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Prayers of the Church
February 2, 2024

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  March 24, 2024, Palm/Passion Sunday, B

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  March 24, 2024, Palm/Passion Sunday, B   Processional Gospel: John 12:12-19 (Entry into Jerusalem) RCL/ELW: John 12:12-16 or Mark 11:1-11) Zechariah 9:9-12 {Behold your lowly…
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Prayers of the Church
February 2, 2024

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  March 17, 2024, 5th Sunday in Lent, B (Also St. Patrick’s Day; hence a closing hymn choice)

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  March 17, 2024, 5th Sunday in Lent, B (Also St. Patrick’s Day; hence a closing hymn choice)   Jeremiah 31:31-34 (God promises to put his…
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Prayers of the Church
February 2, 2024

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  March 10, 2024, 4th Sunday in Lent, B

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  March 10, 2024, 4th Sunday in Lent, B   Numbers 21:4-9 (The bronze serpent; look upon it and live) Psalm 107:1-9 (Wanderers in desert wastes…
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Prayers of the Church
February 2, 2024

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  March 3, 2024, 3rd Sunday in Lent, B

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  March 3, 2024, 3rd Sunday in Lent, B   Exodus 20:1-17 (God gives Israel the 10 Commandments) Psalm 19 (Heavens tell the glory of God;…
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Prayers of the Church
February 2, 2024

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  February 25, 2024: 2nd Sunday in Lent, B

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH,  February 25, 2024: 2nd Sunday in Lent, B   Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 (God makes everlasting covenant with Abraham and Sarah) Psalm 22:23-31 (All nations, those…
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Prayers of the Church
February 2, 2024

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, February 18, 2024, 1st Sunday in Lent, B

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, February 18, 2024, 1st Sunday in Lent, B   Genesis 22:1-18 (The near-sacrifice of Isaac) RCL/ELW: Genesis 9:8-17 (God’s rainbow covenant with Noah) Psalm 25:1-10…
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Prayers of the Church
February 2, 2024

Prayers of the Church, February 14, 2024: Ash Wednesday, B

Prayers of the Church, February 14, 2024: Ash Wednesday, B   Joel 2:12-19 (Rend you heart, not your garments) RCL/ELW: Joel 2:12, 12-17, OR Isaiah 58:1-12 (True fasting is doing…
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Prayers of the Church
December 31, 2023

Prayers, readings, and suggested hymns: February 11, 2024: Transfiguration of Our Lord

Prayers, readings, and suggested hymns: February 11, 2024: Transfiguration of Our Lord    2 Kings 2:1-12 (Elisha sees Elijah being taken up into heaven in fiery chariot) Psalm 50:1-6 (Out…
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Prayers of the Church
December 31, 2023

Prayers, readings, and suggested hymns:  February 4, 2024: 5th Sunday after Epiphany (Proper 4)

Prayers, readings, and suggested hymns: February 4, 2024: 5th Sunday after Epiphany (Proper 4)   Isaiah 40:21-31 (Those who trust the Lord will renew strength, rise like eagles) Psalm 147:1-11,20c…
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Prayers of the Church
December 31, 2023

Prayers, readings, and suggested hymns: January 28, 2024: 4th Sunday after Epiphany (Proper 3)

Prayers, readings, and suggested hymns: January 28, 2024: 4th Sunday after Epiphany (Proper 3)     Deuteronomy 18:15-20 (I will raise up a prophet, put my words in his mouth;…
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Prayers of the Church
December 31, 2023

Prayers, readings, and suggested hymns: January 21, 2024: 3rd Sunday after Epiphany (Proper 2)

Prayers, readings, and suggested hymns: January 21, 2024: 3rd Sunday after Epiphany (Proper 2)   Jonah 3:1-5, 10 (Jonah preaches, Nineveh repents, God has mercy) Psalm 62:5-12 (God judges all…
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Prayers of the Church
December 29, 2023

Prayers, readings, and suggested hymns: January 14, 2024: 2nd Sunday after Epiphany (Proper 1)

Prayers, readings, and suggested hymns: January 14, 2024: 2nd Sunday after Epiphany (Proper 1)   1 Samuel 3:1-20 (the call of Samuel to be a prophet) Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 (I…
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Prayers of the Church
December 29, 2023

Prayers, readings, and suggested hymns: Epiphany and Baptism of Our Lord

Prayers, readings, and suggested hymns: Epiphany and Baptism of Our Lord Saturday, January 6, 2024: The Epiphany of Our Lord (White)   Isaiah 60:1-6 (Arise, shine, for your light has…
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Prayers of the Church
November 17, 2023

Prayers (with lessons, hymns), Christmas 1, B, 12-31-23

December 31, 2023: 1st Sunday after Christmas (White or gold)   Isaiah 61:10—62:3 (I will exult in God, who has clothed me with salvation; Zion will shine with the vindication…
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Prayers of the Church
November 17, 2023

Prayers, Christmas Eve/Day, December 24/25, 2023

THE PRAYERS,  Christmas Eve, Cycle B (December 24, 2023) Christmas Day (December 25, 2023) The petitions are drawn from verses of several carols.   O come, let us adore Christ…
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Prayers of the Church
November 17, 2023

Prayers (with lessons, hymns), Advent 4, B, December 24, 2023

December 24, 2023: Advent 4 (Blue or purple)   2 Samuel 7:1-11,16 (David won’t build God’s house; God promises David’s house will endure) Luke 1:46b-55 (Magnificat) (ELW alternate: Psalm 89:1-4,…
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Prayers of the Church
November 17, 2023

Prayers (with lessons, hymns), Advent 3, B, December 17, 2023

December 17, 2023: Advent 3 (Blue, purple - or rose, if you can)   Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 (God has anointed me with his Spirit; clothed me with joy of his…
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Prayers of the Church
November 17, 2023

Prayers (with lessons, hymns), Advent 2, B, December 10, 2023

December 10, 2023: Advent 2 (Blue or purple)   Isaiah 40:1-11 (Comfort my people; prepare way of the Lord; here is your God,                 who feeds his flock like…
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Prayers of the Church
November 17, 2023

Prayers (with lessons, hymns), Advent 1, B, December 3, 2023

December 3, 2023: Advent 1 (Blue or purple)   Isaiah 64:1-9 (tear open heavens and come; we are clay; do not be angry forever) Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 (stir up your…
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Prayers of the Church
October 3, 2023

November 26: Christ the King Sunday

November 26: Christ the King Sunday   Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 (God himself will be King and Shepherd to his people)   Psalm 95:1-7a (The Lord is a great God, and…
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Prayers of the Church
October 3, 2023

November 19: 25th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28)

November 19: 25th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28)   Zephaniah 1:7-16 (The Day of the Lord comes as darkness and judgment for the complacent)   Psalm 90:1-12 (O God, our…
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Prayers of the Church
October 3, 2023

November 12: 24th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 27)

November 12: 24th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 27)   Amos 5:18-24 (Woe to those who desire the Day of the Lord! He despises your feasts  and sacrifices; let justice, righteousness…
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Prayers of the Church
October 3, 2023

November 5: All Saints’ Sunday  

November 5: All Saints’ Sunday   Revelation 7:9-17 (Behold a host, arrayed in white! Blessing and honor and glory and power be unto God and the Lamb!)   Psalm 34:1-10,…
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Prayers of the Church
August 23, 2023

October 29: Reformation Sunday

October 29: Reformation Sunday   Revelation 14:6-7 (Angel with eternal Gospel: fear God, give glory, hour of judgment)                 ELW/RCL, Jeremiah 31:31-34 (A new heart, engraved with God’s Word)  …
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Prayers of the Church
August 23, 2023

October 22: 21st Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24)

October 22: 21st Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24)   Isaiah 45:1-7 (God anoints Cyrus on behalf of his Chosen People)   Psalm 96: 1-13 (Declare God’s glory among the nations,…
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Prayers of the Church
August 23, 2023

October 15: 20th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23)

October 15: 20th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23)   Note: even if your practice isn’t to have weekly communion, you might want to make an exception today! 😉   Isaiah…
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