08/16/2026
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15A)
Aug. 16, 2026
In peace, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the unity of the Church and harmony among its members; and for our life together in worship, witness, prayer and service to those within and outside of the household of faith, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For our Synod president, all district presidents, all pastors and church workers, and their faithful service to us in Your name, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the homes of God’s people, that He would keep them from all harm and danger; and that we may dwell together in peace under the protection of His holy angels, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the government and those who protect us, that they may keep justice and do righteousness, carrying out their duties in accord with God’s will, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the sick and afflicted, those beset with grief and sorrow, pain and any trouble, that the Lord would be pleased to answer their cries for the sake of Christ, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For those who are about to receive Christ’s body and blood from this altar, that these crumbs may strengthen us in faith and love, united with God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the Church, that she may steadfastly proclaim the irrevocable gifts and calling of God; that the disobedient may receive mercy; and that those who hear may become branches grafted onto the true vine, Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
Lord God, giver of all that is good, mercifully hear the prayers of Your people and grant us Your grace, that we may endure the changes and chances of this mortal life and be found worthy when our Savior comes to bring to completion all things; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
