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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Spirit of the living God, apart from You, we can do nothing.
Transform Your Church into the image of Jesus Christ. Release Your power to bring healing to the sick, freedom to the oppressed and comfort to those who mourn. Pour Your love into our hearts and fill us with compassion to answer the call of the homeless and the hungry and to enfold orphans, widows and the elderly in Your care. Give us wisdom and insight for the complex problems we face today. Help us to use the resources of the earth for the well-being of all. *
Holy Spirit, we need Your comfort and guidance. Transform our hearts.
- Global Day of Prayer 2009
Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)
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Scriptural Theme
In Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)
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Praying Romans 12:3-8 (New International Version)
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. *
For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Response to the Scripture
Father, stir up your charisms in our midst; equip your church to advance your kingdom in the earth.
Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart
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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”
Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
In Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song
(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)
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Ending Prayer
Almighty and everlasting God, we thank you for your servant(s) _________, whom you called to preach the Gospel to the people of _________ .*
Raise up in this and every land evangelists and heralds of your kingdom, that your Church may proclaim the unsearchable riches of our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
- Anglican Book of Common Prayer
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 6: Pentecost Bridge Prayer – “Global Evangelism and Revival” )