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OUR CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Please pray for
Christ the King Confirmation Class 2023-2024
Sadie Jagusch
Everett Ryncarz
Camdyn Rieker
Caylee Todd
Friends with various health issues
Norm Kirchenbauer
Sally Gogolin
Dick Brooks
Heidi Gross
Thom McGlashan
John Jessel (Hospice)
Duke Dukeman (Joanne Segedi's brother)
Susan Ramsey (JoAnne Zurell's sister)
Dennis Long, Pam Reece, and Mark Konzelman - recuperating from surgery
Please pray for Miranda (Barnard) Cunningham and daughters Kaylee, Bella, and Alexis
Please pray or the Ukrainian people, and especially the churches, pastors, and Christians suffering under the cloud of war
- From the Brooks family - Donna's sister Dee Smith; Tawney Brooks' mother Shirley Sherry
- From Frank Geric - brother Mike (cancer)
- From Sandi Hlad - Daughter-in-law Annette Hlad, cousin Tom Hyett, Sherri Sada (cancer)
- From Betty Olah - Kathy Duncan (friend), Dan Anderson, Betty Olah's sister Kay, brother-in-law Mark Crawford, and cousin Nancy Spencer
- From Tom Reece - sister Patti Willett (cancer)
- From Joanne Segedi - Stacy McFarland (cancer)
- From Mary Winkelbauer - Stephanie Minnick (stroke)
From the SELC District - Please pray for these pastors and their families
- Rev. Brian Roberts, St. Luke's in Oviedo, FL is continuing to gain weight and has more energy. We give thanks to God that he is gaining weight and growing stronger.
- Rev. John Telloni, St. John in Massillon, OH is continuing his recovery and is working on regaining his strength as he has returned to work.
- Rev. and Mrs. Panzigrau, John Huss in Arnold, PA
- Rev. Tom Soltis, Parma, OH
- Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Ballas, Parma, OH
- Rev. Carl Krueger, Cudahy WI who is recovering from surgery at home.
- Rev. and Mrs. Edgar Anthony and son George for their health needs, Lorain, OH.
Also from the SELC District - Please pray for these SELC students as they prepare to serve the Lord in various ministries:
- Rachael McCloskey (Resurrection, Malvern, Ohio) - Deaconess Student, Concordia Seminary / St Louis
- Kenneth Estes (Faith, Viera, Florida) - Pastoral Ministry Student, Concordia Seminary / St Louis
- Christina Shaffer (St. Luke’s, Oviedo, Florida) - Deaconess Student, Concordia Seminary / St Louis
- Tyler Decker (Hope, Melbourne (Viera), Florida) - Pastoral Ministry Student - Concordia Theological Seminary / Fort Wayne
Health Care workers, First Responders and Public Safety workers of all sorts
Families in days of anxiety:
Families, teachers, children, and school staff
People living in increased fear and frustration because of racial inequality and injustice
Grownups who are out of work, even temporarily
Grownups who are reporting for work, afraid
Children, and people with special needs, who are bewildered and grieving over disrupted routines
Pregnant women, anxious about their upcoming labor and deliveryChildren suffering from complications of Coronavirus
Government leaders
Pastors and ChurchesALTAR PRAYERS - SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2023
From the website of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
The SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20A)
24 September 2023
O Lord, grant that we always rejoice in the light of Christ and His salvation, and that sinners would find refuge in His mercy and comfort in His forgiveness. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, embolden our congregation and all sister churches throughout the world to confess the truth steadfastly and to witness boldly to our only Savior, Jesus Christ. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Merciful Lord, we give You humble thanks for the blessings of marriage and family. Grant that these gifts would be cherished and honored in our society and especially within the household of faith. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Almighty Lord, bless this nation and all people in their rightful callings. Grant that we may serve our neighbors in love, and that all authorities would exercise their callings with humility and wisdom on behalf of the defenseless. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Loving God, we thank You for the gift of health. Hear our prayers on behalf of the sick, the aged, the infirm, the mourning or the dying [especially _____________]. Grant them healing in accord with Your will and grace to sustain them in their need. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the witness of the faithful who lived and died in Christ. Grant that at the last we, too, may be joined with them in the marriage supper of the Lamb in His kingdom. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who has also taught us to pray:
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 forever and ever. Amen.
The EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21A)
1 October 2023
Merciful Lord, purify the tongues of Your servants, that the tongues of the wicked may be silenced. Turn them from their evil ways, that their sins may be washed away. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Merciful Lord, encourage us by Your Holy Spirit, that we may not lose heart. Make us to be of one mind and will, that we may serve You with gladness, doing the works of Your kingdom here and throughout the world. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Merciful Lord, sustain all fathers, mothers and children; husbands and wives; friends and neighbors; laborers and employers; and teachers and students. Enable us all to serve our neighbors in godly vocations, delighting in the Lord’s lovingkindness. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Merciful Lord, all the might of man is nothing before You, yet You have appointed earthly realms and rulers to punish evil and honor good. Give us faithful leaders who will serve honorably and well. Bless also those who serve in the armed forces to defend us and protect our liberty. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Merciful Lord, grant the encouragement of Christ and the comfort of His love to those who suffer [especially _____________]. In every affliction, prove Yourself a ready and worthy Savior, especially to those who believe. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who has also taught us to pray . . .
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 forever and ever. Amen.
The NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
OCTOBER 8, 2023
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22A)
8 October 2023
O Lord, You have planted, nurtured and hedged around Your vineyard, the Church. You sent Your dear Son to give His life for her. Inspire her by Your Holy Spirit to yield much fruit for Your kingdom and grant that many find shelter on her holy hill. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Merciful Father, since Your Son has made us His own by His death, grant that we may share in His sufferings with confidence, and that we may also know the power of His resurrection. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, grant all orphans a safe place in which to grow and thrive. Bring into their lives generous couples who will open their hearts to give them permanent homes through adoption. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Shine Your light upon us, O Lord, that we may do what is good and right and live as faithful citizens in our nation. Bless Joseph, our president; _____________, our governor; and all those elected and appointed to make, administer and judge our laws. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, You bring forth from this barren earth a holy people to press forward to Your heavenly goal. Direct our zeal toward Your good and gracious purpose, and prosper the work of the hands that labor in Your name. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who has also taught us to pray . . .
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 forever and ever. Amen.
The TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23A)
15 October 2023
Heavenly King, You send out Your invitation that all who believe in Your Son should take their seats at His feast. By the proclamation of Your Church, gather many, however evil they may be, to repent and so to fill Your eternal banquet hall. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heavenly King, bless all families and the homes in which our people dwell. Grant grace to husbands and wives, that they may fulfill their vocations to one another and to their children. Grant also that, as a family, they may faithfully teach and learn the faith. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heavenly King, keep the coming of Your Son always at the forefront of heart and mind, that subject for His sake to the fleeting powers of this world, we may live in continual godliness and the peace that passes all understanding. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heavenly King for whom we wait, You promise to wipe away the tears from all faces. Bless [_____________ and] all who weep here, that at the last they may be comforted, restored and received into the banquet of heaven. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heavenly King, You have prepared a table before us in the midst of those who refuse Your invitation. Keep Your Church unstained by the world, that we may partake of our Lord’s Supper worthily, clothed in His baptismal grace. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who has also taught us to pray . . .
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 forever and ever. Amen.
The TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
OCTOBER 22, 2023
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24A)
22 October 2023
God of our salvation, strengthen the Church’s pastors to proclaim Your truth. Increase the faith of all who hear, that they may respond in love, steadfast in their hope. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
God of all truth, from the rising of the sun to its setting, You make known Your salvation in Christ. Bless fathers and mothers as they teach their children Your Word and Your ways. Let them know that there is no God besides You and so rejoice in Your faithfulness. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
God our Father, uphold the authorities of our nation in wisdom and integrity, that we might live in peace with a good conscience. Grant that they would make salutary use of the taxes we render, and lead us to recognize them as Your instruments, honoring them as You command. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord, our help comes from You, who made heaven and earth. You preserve our life. Have mercy on [_____________ and] all who are afflicted. Keep them from all evil and shade them from all harm. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Almighty God, guard those who travel. Keep their going out and their coming in. Protect them from every trouble, prosper their journey according to Your will and make their homecomings joyful. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
True and living God, You have turned us from idols to serve You and live. As we await Your Son’s return in glory, grant that we would faithfully receive Him at this altar with repentance and joy. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who has also taught us to pray . . .
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 forever and ever. Amen.
The TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
OCTOBER 29, 2023
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 25A)
29 October 2023
Faithful and true God, grant that we would love You with all our heart, all our soul and all our mind, and that we would love our neighbor as ourselves. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord of all, Your works are beyond number. Bless parents as they recount these wondrous deeds to their children, that all may give You thanks with their whole heart. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Merciful Father, You are a stronghold for the oppressed. Remember those who put their trust in You and who suffer for the sake of Jesus. Give them comfort and strength to withstand all trouble, and preserve them in the joy of Your salvation until Your deliverance comes. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord, You do not forsake those who seek You. Look with kindness on all who cry to You for help and deliverance [especially _____________]. Restore them to soundness and strength according to Your will. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Almighty God, You command Your people to be holy, and You make them holy in Christ. Gather them to the Holy Communion this day in repentance and faith, that they may receive His body and blood for their righteousness and salvation. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
In Your faithfulness, O God, You have delivered Your saints into Your kingdom. Encourage us to walk in a manner worthy of our calling until we stand with them before Your throne. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who has also taught us to pray . . .
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 forever and ever. Amen.
PRAYING FOR OTHERS
The SELC Districtof The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
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Please Pray for
SELC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Rev. Waldemar "Wally" Vinovskis, Concordia, Macungie PA
1st Vice President: Rev. Wally Arp, St. Luke, Oviedo FL
2nd Vice President: Rev. Chris Cahill, Christ the King, Lodi OH
3rd Vice President: Rev. Rick Ramirez, Dr Martin Luther, Chicago IL
Secretary: Rev. John Telloni, St. John, Massillon OH
Treasurer: Mr. Robert Lange, Zion, Norridge IL
Financial Secretary: Mr. Larry Schultz, Concordia, Macungie PA
Pastoral Rep: Rev. Ron Myer, Faith, Viera FL
Pastoral Rep-Mission Focus: Rev. Tige Culbertson, St Luke's, Oviedo FL
Lay Representative – Grace Killian - St. Athanasius, Vienna, VA
Lay Representative – Mission Focus – Deborah St-Onge -Ascension, Montreal, Canada
LUTHERAN HAVEN BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OVIEDO FL
Circuit Pastoral Representatives
Rev. Daniel Berteau, Redeemer, Manchester NJ—Eastern Circuit
Rev. Jon Carpenter, St John, Massillon OH —Central Circuit
Rev. John Gutz, Streator IL —Western Circuit
Rev. Wally Arp, St. Luke, Oviedo FL -- Southern Circuit
District Layperson Representative
Mrs. Ardyne Kirn, Resurrection, Crown Point IN
CIRCUIT VISITORS
Eastern—Rev. James Douthwaite, St. Athanasius, Vienna VA
Central—Rev. Curtis Stephens, St. Matthew's, Norton OH
Western—Rev. Carl Krueger, EM, St. John's, Cudahy WI
Southern—Rev. David Haara, Family of Christ, Tampa FL
The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
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PRAYERS FOR ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE
Numbers in parentheses indicate prayers indexed in the Lutheran Service Builder software of Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission.
For those serving in law enforcement
Lord God of hosts,
Stretch forth Your almighty arm to strengthen and protect those who serve in all branches of law enforcement in our country. Support them in times of danger, and in times of peace keep them from all evil, giving them courage and loyalty. Grant that in all things they may serve with integrity and with honor; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (233)
For those struggling with addictions, including tobacco
Gracious God,
You are the strength of all who put their trust in You. We pray for everyone who is enslaved by any kind of addiction. Deliver them from all that would hold them captive that by Your grace they may walk in the newness of life; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
For victims of Human Trafficking
Almighty God,
You sent Your Son Jesus to free us from slavery to sin, death, and Satan; and yet in our world there are many people who keep others in slavery to their own evil desires. We pray that through Your holy people You would break these chains of slavery as well, so that the freedom You have won for all of us on the cross may have its image in freedom from human bondage throughout the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
For the Church
For the Church
Almighty God,
we give You thanks for the gift of Your Church, purchased by the blood of Jesus. We praise You for joining us to the body of Christ through Baptism and granting us a new life of faith in Him. You have turned us from idols to serve You, the living and true God. Grant us grace to wait for Jesus’ return amidst the scoffing and unbelief of the world, and through Him deliver us from the wrath that is to come. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
For those outside the Church
Almighty and everlasting God.
You desire not the death of a sinner but that all would repent and live. Hear our prayers for those outside the Church. Take away their iniquity, and turn them from their false gods to You, the living and true God. Gather them into Your holy Church to the glory of Your name; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (106)
For Our Country
For Good government
Eternal Lord, ruler of all,
graciously regard those who have been set in positions of authority among us that, guided by Your Spirit, they may be high in purpose, wise in counsel, firm in good resolution, and unwavering in duty, that under them we may be governed quietly and peaceably; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (223)
For the armed forces of our nation
Lord God of hosts,
stretch forth Your almighty arm to strengthen and protect those who serve in the armed forces of our country. Support them in times of war, and in times of peace keep them from all evil, giving them courage and loyalty. Grant that in all things they may serve with integrity and with honor; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (233)
For those who minister to the armed forces
O Lord, almighty God,
as You have always granted special gifts of the Holy Spirit to Your Church on earth, grant Your continual blessing to all who minister in Your name in the armed forces, that by Your gracious working they may honor Christ and advance the good of those committed to their care; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (126)
For our enemies
Almighty, everlasting God,
through Your only Son, our blessed Lord, You commanded us to love our enemies, to do good to those who hate us, and to pray for those who persecute us. Therefore, we earnestly implore You that by Your gracious working our enemies may be led to true repentance, may have the same love toward us as we have toward them, and may be of one accord and of one mind and heart with us and with Your whole Church; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (110)
For peace in the world
Heavenly Father, God of all concord,
it is Your gracious will that Your children on earth live together in harmony and peace. Defeat the plans of all those who would stir up violence and strife, destroy the weapons of those who delight in war and bloodshed, and, according to Your will, end all conflicts in the world. Teach us to examine our hearts that we may recognize our own inclination toward envy, malice, hatred, and enmity. Help us, by Your Word and Spirit, to search our hearts and to root out the evil that would lead to strife and discord, so that in our lives we may be at peace with all people. Fill us with zeal for the work of Your Church and the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which alone can bring that peace which is beyond all understanding; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (229)
In Times of Anxiety and Fear
Anxiety, apprehension, fear
O most loving Father,
You want us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing except losing You, and to lay all our cares on You, knowing that You care for us. Strengthen our faith in You. Grant that the fears and anxieties of this mortal life may not separate us from Your love shown to us in Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (787)
Time of disaster
Almighty God, merciful Father,
Your thoughts are not our thoughts, Your ways are not our ways. In times of disaster, we implore You, let not the hearts of Your people despair nor our faith fail us, but sustain and comfort us. Direct all efforts to attend the injured, console the bereaved, and protect the helpless. Bring hope and healing that we may find relief and restoration; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (292)
During an epidemic
Almighty God, Heavenly Father,
give us grace to trust You during this time of illness and distress. In mercy put an end to the epidemic that afflicts us. Grant relief to those who suffer, and comfort those who mourn. Sustain all medical personnel in their labors, and cause Your people ever to serve You in righteousness and holiness; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (291)
For the sick
Heavenly Father, ruler of all things,
Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, healed all manner of infirmities and cured all manner of diseases. Mercifully help Your servant [name] in body and soul and, if it be Your will, free [him/her] from [his/her] sickness that, restored to health, [he/she] may with a thankful heart bless Your holy name; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (257)
For those who care for others
Most merciful Father,
You have committed to our love and care our fellow human beings and their necessities. Graciously be with and prosper all those who serve the sick and those in need. Let their service be abundantly blessed as they bring relief to the suffering, comfort to the sorrowing, and peace to the dying. Grant them the knowledge that inasmuch as they do it unto the least of the Master's brethren, they do it unto Him; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord. (215)
For those who are lonely
Almighty God, merciful Father,
by Word and Sacrament You have created Your Church in this world to be a godly communion and a caring family. Grant Your blessing to those who dwell in loneliness, especially the loneliness that is brought about by domestic violence and abuse, that they may find a place of healthful solace and pleasant fellowship among people faithful to You; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (282)
In times of affliction and distress
Almighty God, merciful Father,
the consolation of the sorrowful and the strength of the weak, may the prayers of those who in any tribulation or distress cry to You graciously come before You, so that in every situation they may recognize and receive Your gracious help, comfort, and peace; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (280)
