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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
Almighty God, on the day of Pentecost you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: *
Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
- Anglican Book of Common Prayer
Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)
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Scriptural Theme
Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy.
Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)
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Praying 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 (New International Version)
Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. *
For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
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. *
Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy.
Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song
(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)
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Ending Prayer
We sinners pray, hear us, Holy Spirit.
That you would take away from us all hatred and prejudice and whatever else hinders us from godly union and concord, *
that you would give us the gift of perseverance, that being faithful to the point of death, we may hereafter be glorified with Christ,
that you would bring new life to your Church, that reaching to the measure of the fullness of Christ, when he appears in glory at the end of time, *
Hear us, good Lord.
- Litany of the Holy Spirit
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” )