Praying 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

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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

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.
And kindle in us the fire of your divine love.
Send forth your Spirit, Lord, and our hearts will be regenerated.
And you will renew the face of the earth!*
God, by the light of the Holy Spirit, you instruct the hearts of your faithful; grant us by the Gifts of Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Counsel, Family Spirit, Strength, and Awe of the Lord that we may not be conformed to the world but transformed by the renewal of our minds, so that we might discern and do what is good, acceptable, and pleasing to you, and perfect;

And so be the aroma of Christ in the world through Love, Joy, Peace, Patient Endurance, Kindness, Generosity, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and the Self-Control of total surrender to your Spirit.

- Fr. David Knight

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (New International Version)

If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. *
But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears.

When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. *
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

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. *
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Heavenly Father, I praise you and thank you for your great love and I lift up this day for your blessings. *
With your help I will live today as a responsible, generous, and honest human being. Like Jesus, I will try today to treat everyone I meet with dignity and respect. With Jesus’ spirit alive in me I will witness my love by thinking of others first and myself last.

Help me today, Father, to put into action what I have said in words. *
I ask this in your name. Amen.

- St. Mary's Catholic School, Taylor TX

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” )

Praying Ephesians 4:11-16

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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

Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit.  *
Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.

Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Peace within us. *
The Saints were tempted, attacked and accused by the devil who is the destroyer of peace. When we are accused by the devil, come to our aid as our Advocate and give us Peace that lasts through all trials!
Amen.

- Holy Spirit Fremont

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Ephesians 4:11-16 (English Standard Version)

And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,

so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. *
Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.

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. *
Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

O Spirit of God, you who turned the chaos of Babel into the harmony of  Pentecost, *
take the many discordant parts of Christ's Body this day, we pray, and make them one,

so that a watching world may see and believe in the One who holds all things together. *
We pray this in the name of the One who prays that we might be one.

- W. David O. Taylor

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” )

Praying 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

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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” )

Praying Romans 12:3-8

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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

(Fill in blanks with workers you know who are laboring in the harvest)

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” )

Praying 1 Corinthians 12:1-6

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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

Holy Spirit, Comforter, in this season of Pentecost we celebrate your presence. As Jesus promised, you give us the joy which endures deep within, a joy which carries us even in times of trial.

You do not impose, you come to strengthen us, defending the dignity of each person. *
And in our great diversity it is in you that we find unity and peace.

- Br. Aloise, Taizé

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying 1 Corinthians 12:1-6 (New International Version)

Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus be cursed," and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit. *
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.

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. *
Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

The arms of God be around my shoulders,
the touch of the Holy Spirit upon my head,
the sign of Christ’s cross upon my forehead,
the sound of the Holy Spirit in my ears,
the fragrance of the Holy Spirit in my nostrils,
the vision of heaven’s company in my eyes,
the conversation of heaven’s company on my lips,
the work of God’s church with my hands,
the service of God and my neighbor in my feet,
a home for God in my heart, and to God, the Father of all, my entire being.
Amen.

- St. Fursey

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” )

Praying Acts 8:14-17

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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

Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit.  *
Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. 

Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Peace within us. *
The Saints were tempted, attacked and accused by the devil who is the destroyer of peace. When we are accused by the devil, come to our aid as our Advocate and give us Peace that lasts through all trials!
Amen.

- Holy Spirit Fremont

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

Peter and John laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Acts 8:14-17 (New International Version)

When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. *
When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit had not yet come on any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Response to the Scripture

Pour out your Spirit on all flesh; refine us that we may be able to stand in the day of your coming.

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. *
Peter and John laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

O Spirit of God, you who turned the chaos of Babel into the harmony of  Pentecost, *
take the many discordant parts of Christ's Body this day, we pray, and make them one, 

so that a watching world may see and believe in the One who holds all things together. *
We pray this in the name of the One who prays that we might be one.

- W. David O. Taylor

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” )

Praying Acts 2:37-41

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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

The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off - for all whom the Lord our God will call.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Acts 2:37-41 (New International Version)

When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off - for all whom the LORD our God will call."

With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation." Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

Response to the Scripture

Pour out your Spirit on all flesh; refine us that we may be able to stand in the day of your coming.

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. *
The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off - for all whom the Lord our God will call.

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” )

Praying Acts 2:1-10

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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 the last days, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Acts 2:1-10 (New International Version)

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly, a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning! No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: *
'In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. the sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the LORD. And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.'"

Response to the Scripture

Pour out your Spirit on all flesh; refine us that we may be able to stand in the day of your coming.

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 the last days, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

(Fill in blanks with workers you know who are laboring in the harvest)

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” )

Praying Acts 1:4-8

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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

Holy Spirit, Comforter, in this season of Pentecost we celebrate your presence. As Jesus promised, you give us the joy which endures deep within, a joy which carries us even in times of trial.

You do not impose, you come to strengthen us, defending the dignity of each person. *
And in our great diversity it is in you that we find unity and peace.

- Br. Aloise, Taizé

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Acts 1:4-8 (New International Version)

On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: *
"Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."

Then they gathered around him and asked him, "Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?" He said to them, "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. *
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Response to the Scripture

Pour out your Spirit on all flesh; refine us that we may be able to stand in the day of your coming.

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. *
You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

The arms of God be around my shoulders,
the touch of the Holy Spirit upon my head,
the sign of Christ’s cross upon my forehead,
the sound of the Holy Spirit in my ears,
the fragrance of the Holy Spirit in my nostrils,
the vision of heaven’s company in my eyes,
the conversation of heaven’s company on my lips,
the work of God’s church with my hands,
the service of God and my neighbor in my feet,
a home for God in my heart, and to God, the Father of all, my entire being.
Amen.

- St. Fursey

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” )

Praying Revelation 19:6-7

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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

Lord Jesus Christ, because You were dead, but are now risen, and the Father has given You a name above all names, You will defeat all powers of evil. Tear down strongholds and ideologies that resist the knowledge of God.

Remove the veil of darkness that covers the peoples. Restrain the evil that promotes violence and death. Bring deliverance from demonic oppression. Break the hold of slavery, tyranny and disease. *

Fill us with courage to preach Your word fearlessly, and to intercede for the lost faithfully. Almighty God, deliver us from evil.

- Global Day of Prayer 2009

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying the Scripture

Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: *

"Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready."

- Revelation 19:6-7 (New International Version)

Response to the Scripture

Arise, my dove, my fair one and come away with me. For the winter is past and the rain is over and gone!

Draw near 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. *

Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

I want to unite my life to your life, my thoughts to your thoughts, my affections to your affections, my heart to your heart, my works to your works, my whole self to your self, in order to become through this union more holy and more pleasing in the sight of your Father and in order to make my life more worthy of your grace and of the reward of eternity. *

I want to join your intentions to my intentions, the holiness of your actions to mine and the excellence of your lofty virtues to the lowliness of mine.

- Jean-Pierre Me'daille

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Praying Hosea 2:21-23

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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

Lord Jesus Christ, because You were dead, but are now risen, and the Father has given You a name above all names, You will defeat all powers of evil. Tear down strongholds and ideologies that resist the knowledge of God.

Remove the veil of darkness that covers the peoples. Restrain the evil that promotes violence and death. Bring deliverance from demonic oppression. Break the hold of slavery, tyranny and disease. *

Fill us with courage to preach Your word fearlessly, and to intercede for the lost faithfully. Almighty God, deliver us from evil.

- Global Day of Prayer 2009

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

I will say to those called "Not my people," "You are my people"; and they will say, "You are my God."

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying the Scripture

"In that day I will respond," declares the LORD--"I will respond to the skies, and they will respond to the earth; and the earth will respond to the grain and the new wine and oil, and they will respond to Jezreel. *

I will plant her for myself in the land; I will show my love to the one I called 'Not my loved one.' I will say to those called 'Not my people,' 'You are my people'; and they will say, 'You are my God.'"

- Hosea 2:21-23 (New International Version)

Response to the Scripture

Arise, my dove, my fair one and come away with me. For the winter is past and the rain is over and gone!

Draw near 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. *

I will say to those called "Not my people," "You are my people"; and they will say, "You are my God."

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

I want to unite my life to your life, my thoughts to your thoughts, my affections to your affections, my heart to your heart, my works to your works, my whole self to your self, in order to become through this union more holy and more pleasing in the sight of your Father and in order to make my life more worthy of your grace and of the reward of eternity. *

I want to join your intentions to my intentions, the holiness of your actions to mine and the excellence of your lofty virtues to the lowliness of mine.

- Jean-Pierre Me'daille

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Praying Hosea 2:14-20

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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

Lord Jesus Christ, because You were dead, but are now risen, and the Father has given You a name above all names, You will defeat all powers of evil. Tear down strongholds and ideologies that resist the knowledge of God.

Remove the veil of darkness that covers the peoples. Restrain the evil that promotes violence and death. Bring deliverance from demonic oppression. Break the hold of slavery, tyranny and disease. *

Fill us with courage to preach Your word fearlessly, and to intercede for the lost faithfully. Almighty God, deliver us from evil.

- Global Day of Prayer 2009

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying the Scripture

Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak tenderly to her. And there I will give her her vineyards and make the Valley of Achor a door of hope. And there she shall sing as in the days of her youth, as at the time when she came out of the land of Egypt.

"And in that day, declares the LORD, you will call me 'Ishi' (My Husband) and no longer will you call me 'Baali' (My Master). For I will remove the names of the Baals from her lips; no longer will they be invoked. In that day I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, the birds in the sky and the creatures that move along the ground. *

Bow and sword and battle I will abolish from the land, so that all may lie down in safety. I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will acknowledge the LORD."

- Hosea 2:14-20 (New International Version)

Response to the Scripture

Arise, my dove, my fair one and come away with me. For the winter is past and the rain is over and gone!

Draw near God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

I want to unite my life to your life, my thoughts to your thoughts, my affections to your affections, my heart to your heart, my works to your works, my whole self to your self, in order to become through this union more holy and more pleasing in the sight of your Father and in order to make my life more worthy of your grace and of the reward of eternity. *

I want to join your intentions to my intentions, the holiness of your actions to mine and the excellence of your lofty virtues to the lowliness of mine.

- Jean-Pierre Me'daille

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Praying Song of Songs 7:10-13

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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

Lord Jesus Christ, because You were dead, but are now risen, and the Father has given You a name above all names, You will defeat all powers of evil.  Tear down strongholds and ideologies that resist the knowledge of God.

Remove the veil of darkness that covers the peoples.  Restrain the evil that promotes violence and death.  Bring deliverance from demonic oppression.  Break the hold of slavery, tyranny and disease.  *
Fill us with courage to preach Your word fearlessly, and to intercede for the lost faithfully.  Almighty God, deliver us from evil.

- Global Day of Prayer 2009

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

I belong to my beloved, and his desire is for me.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Song of Songs 7:10-13 (New International Version) 

Come, my lover, let us go to the countryside, let us spend the night in the villages.

Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vines have budded, if their blossoms have opened, and if the pomegranates are in bloom -- there I will give you my love. *
The mandrakes send out their fragrance, and at our door is every delicacy, both new and old, that I have stored up for you, my lover.

Response to the Scripture

Arise, my dove, my fair one and come away with me.  For the winter is past and the rain is over and gone!

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. *
I belong to my beloved, and his desire is for me.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

I want to unite my life to your life, my thoughts to your thoughts, my affections to your affections, my heart to your heart, my works to your works, my whole self to your self, in order to become through this union more holy and more pleasing in the sight of your Father and in order to make my life more worthy of your grace and of the reward of eternity.  I want to join your intentions to my intentions, the holiness of your actions to mine and the excellence of your lofty virtues to the lowliness of mine.

- Jean-Pierre Me'daille

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 5: Easter Bridge Prayer – “Jesus Our Bridegroom King” )

Praying Song of Songs 2:3-4,8-13

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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

Lord Jesus Christ, because You were dead, but are now risen, and the Father has given You a name above all names, You will defeat all powers of evil. Tear down strongholds and ideologies that resist the knowledge of God.

Remove the veil of darkness that covers the peoples. Restrain the evil that promotes violence and death. Bring deliverance from demonic oppression. Break the hold of slavery, tyranny and disease. *

Fill us with courage to preach Your word fearlessly, and to intercede for the lost faithfully. Almighty God, deliver us from evil.

- Global Day of Prayer 2009

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, come with me. See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying the Scripture

Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste. Let him lead me to the banquet hall, and let his banner over me be love.

Listen! My beloved! Look! Here he comes, leaping across the mountains, bounding over the hills. My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Look! There he stands behind our wall, gazing through the windows, peering through the lattice. *

My beloved spoke and said to me, "Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, come with me. Behold! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land. The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me."

- Song of Songs 2:3-4,8-13 (New International Version)

Response to the Scripture

Arise, my dove, my fair one and come away with me. For the winter is past and the rain is over and gone!

Draw near God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, come with me. See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

I want to unite my life to your life, my thoughts to your thoughts, my affections to your affections, my heart to your heart, my works to your works, my whole self to your self, in order to become through this union more holy and more pleasing in the sight of your Father and in order to make my life more worthy of your grace and of the reward of eternity. *

I want to join your intentions to my intentions, the holiness of your actions to mine and the excellence of your lofty virtues to the lowliness of mine.

- Jean-Pierre Me'daille

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Praying Isaiah 26:19

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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

God in Heaven, I belong to you.  I am your child. You have set me free from the bondage to sin.  I consider myself dead to sin and alive to You.  I present myself, my body and my mind, to you.

Your Son, my Savior Jesus Christ, has won my freedom through his death on the cross and his resurrection from the grave.  *
Therefore, I am under the authority, the dominion, of grace.
I am not a slave. I am a child, an heir.

Therefore, I will walk in hope and freedom and self-control.
I will follow your Holy Spirit, to the best of my ability, putting to death the deeds of the flesh and seeking to walk in the obedience of a child of God. *
Grant me all the resources I will need for this day. I trust in you to hear and answer me.

- Geno Hildebrandt

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

Let those who dwell in the dust wake up and shout for joy.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Isaiah 26:19 (New International Version)

But your dead will live, LORD; their bodies will rise -- let those who dwell in the dust wake up and shout for joy -- your dew is like the dew of the morning; the earth will give birth to her dead.

Response to the Scripture

Where O death is your victory? Where O death is your sting? Death has been swallowed  up in victory - forever.

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. *
Let those who dwell in the dust wake up and shout for joy.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

We glory in your cross, O Lord, and praise you for your mighty resurrection; *
for by virtue of your cross joy has come into our world.

God be gracious to us and bless us *
and make his face shine upon us.

Let your ways be made known on earth  *
your liberating power among all nations.

Let the peoples praise you, O God  *
let all the peoples praise you.

We glory in your cross, O Lord, and praise you for your mighty resurrection; *
for by virtue of your cross joy has come into our world.

Almighty God, as we stand at the foot of the cross of your Son, may we know your love for us, that in humility, love and joy we may place at his feet all that we have and all that we are; through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

- Oremus - the Labarum Collection

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 5: Easter Bridge Prayer – “Jesus Our Bridegroom King” )

Praying Isaiah 25:6-8

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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

God in Heaven, I belong to you. I am your child. You have set me free from the bondage to sin. I consider myself dead to sin and alive to You. I present myself, my body and my mind, to you.

Your Son, my Savior Jesus Christ, has won my freedom through his death on the cross and his resurrection from the grave. *

Therefore,

I am under the authority, the dominion, of grace.

I am not a slave. I am a child, an heir.

Therefore,

I will walk in hope and freedom and self-control.

I will follow your Holy Spirit, to the best of my ability, putting to death the deeds of the flesh and seeking to walk in the obedience of a child of God. *

Grant me all the resources I will need for this day. I trust in you to hear and answer me.

- Geno Hildebrandt

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

He will swallow up death forever.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying the Scripture

On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine -- the best of meats and the finest of wines.

On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he will swallow up death forever. *

The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove the disgrace of his people from all the earth.

- Isaiah 25:6-8 (New International Version)

Response to the Scripture

Where O death is your victory? Where O death is your sting? Death has been swallowed up in victory - forever.

Draw near God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

He will swallow up death forever.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

We glory in your cross, O Lord, and praise you for your mighty resurrection; *

for by virtue of your cross joy has come into our world.

God be gracious to us and bless us *

and make his face shine upon us.

Let your ways be made known on earth *

your liberating power among all nations.

Let the peoples praise you, O God *

let all the peoples praise you.

We glory in your cross, O Lord, and praise you for your mighty resurrection; *

for by virtue of your cross joy has come into our world.

Almighty God, as we stand at the foot of the cross of your Son, may we know your love for us, that in humility, love and joy we may place at his feet all that we have and all that we are; through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

- Oremus - the Labarum Collection

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Praying 1 Corinthians 15:44-54

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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

God in Heaven, I belong to you. I am your child. You have set me free from the bondage to sin. I consider myself dead to sin and alive to You. I present myself, my body and my mind, to you.

Your Son, my Savior Jesus Christ, has won my freedom through his death on the cross and his resurrection from the grave. *

Therefore,

I am under the authority, the dominion, of grace.

I am not a slave. I am a child, an heir.

Therefore,

I will walk in hope and freedom and self-control.

I will follow your Holy Spirit, to the best of my ability, putting to death the deeds of the flesh and seeking to walk in the obedience of a child of God. *

Grant me all the resources I will need for this day. I trust in you to hear and answer me.

- Geno Hildebrandt

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

As we have borne the image of the earthly man, so shall we bear the image of the heavenly man.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying the Scripture

If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. So it is written: "The first man Adam became a living being"; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit. The spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and after that the spiritual.

The first man was of the dust of the earth; the second man is of heaven. As was the earthly man, so are those who are of the earth; and as is the heavenly man, so also are those who are of heaven. And just as we have borne the image of the earthly man, so shall we bear the image of the heavenly man. I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed -- in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. *

For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."

- 1 Corinthians 15:44-54 (New International Version)

Response to the Scripture

Where O death is your victory? Where O death is your sting? Death has been swallowed up in victory - forever.

Draw near God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

As we have borne the image of the earthly man, so shall we bear the image of the heavenly man.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

We glory in your cross, O Lord, and praise you for your mighty resurrection; *

for by virtue of your cross joy has come into our world.

God be gracious to us and bless us *

and make his face shine upon us.

Let your ways be made known on earth *

your liberating power among all nations.

Let the peoples praise you, O God *

let all the peoples praise you.

We glory in your cross, O Lord, and praise you for your mighty resurrection; *

for by virtue of your cross joy has come into our world.

Almighty God, as we stand at the foot of the cross of your Son, may we know your love for us, that in humility, love and joy we may place at his feet all that we have and all that we are; through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

- Oremus - the Labarum Collection

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Praying 1 Corinthians 15:35-44

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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

God in Heaven, I belong to you. I am your child. You have set me free from the bondage to sin. I consider myself dead to sin and alive to You. I present myself, my body and my mind, to you.

Your Son, my Savior Jesus Christ, has won my freedom through his death on the cross and his resurrection from the grave. *

Therefore,

I am under the authority, the dominion, of grace.

I am not a slave. I am a child, an heir.

Therefore,

I will walk in hope and freedom and self-control.

I will follow your Holy Spirit, to the best of my ability, putting to death the deeds of the flesh and seeking to walk in the obedience of a child of God. *

Grant me all the resources I will need for this day. I trust in you to hear and answer me.

- Geno Hildebrandt

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying the Scripture

But someone will ask, "How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?" How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. When you sow, you do not plant the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or of something else. But God gives it a body as he has determined, and to each kind of seed he gives its own body. Not all flesh is the same: Man has one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another and fish another.

There are also heavenly bodies and there are earthly bodies; but the splendor of the heavenly bodies is one kind, and the splendor of the earthly bodies is another. The sun has one kind of splendor, the moon another and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor. *

So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body.

- 1 Corinthians 15:35-44 (New International Version)

Response to the Scripture

Where O death is your victory? Where O death is your sting? Death has been swallowed up in victory - forever.

Draw near God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

We glory in your cross, O Lord, and praise you for your mighty resurrection; *

for by virtue of your cross joy has come into our world.

God be gracious to us and bless us *

and make his face shine upon us.

Let your ways be made known on earth *

your liberating power among all nations.

Let the peoples praise you, O God *

let all the peoples praise you.

We glory in your cross, O Lord, and praise you for your mighty resurrection; *

for by virtue of your cross joy has come into our world.

Almighty God, as we stand at the foot of the cross of your Son, may we know your love for us, that in humility, love and joy we may place at his feet all that we have and all that we are; through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

- Oremus - the Labarum Collection

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Praying 1 Corinthians 15:12-24

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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

God in Heaven, I belong to you. I am your child. You have set me free from the bondage to sin. I consider myself dead to sin and alive to You. I present myself, my body and my mind, to you.

Your Son, my Savior Jesus Christ, has won my freedom through his death on the cross and his resurrection from the grave. *

Therefore,

I am under the authority, the dominion, of grace.

I am not a slave. I am a child, an heir.

Therefore,

I will walk in hope and freedom and self-control.

I will follow your Holy Spirit, to the best of my ability, putting to death the deeds of the flesh and seeking to walk in the obedience of a child of God. *

Grant me all the resources I will need for this day. I trust in you to hear and answer me.

- Geno Hildebrandt

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying the Scripture

But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised.

And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.*

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power.

- 1 Corinthians 15:12-24 (New International Version)

Response to the Scripture

Where O death is your victory? Where O death is your sting? Death has been swallowed up in victory - forever.

Draw near God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

We glory in your cross, O Lord, and praise you for your mighty resurrection; *

for by virtue of your cross joy has come into our world.

God be gracious to us and bless us *

and make his face shine upon us.

Let your ways be made known on earth *

your liberating power among all nations.

Let the peoples praise you, O God *

let all the peoples praise you.

We glory in your cross, O Lord, and praise you for your mighty resurrection; *

for by virtue of your cross joy has come into our world.

Almighty God, as we stand at the foot of the cross of your Son, may we know your love for us, that in humility, love and joy we may place at his feet all that we have and all that we are; through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

- Oremus - the Labarum Collection

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Praying Isaiah 11:1-10

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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

You died that we might be forgiven, Lord; but that was not the end.  You plundered death, and made its jail-house shudder - strode into life to meet Your startled friends.

We have a dream that all the world will meet You, and know You, Jesus, in Your living power, *
that someday soon all people everywhere will hear Your story, and hear it in a way they understand.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Isaiah 11:1-10 (New International Version)

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him -- the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD -- and he will delight in the fear of the LORD.

He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. *
He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked. Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist.

The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. The infant will play near the cobra's den, and the young child will put its hand into the viper's nest. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. *
In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious.

Response to the Scripture

Who is like you, Oh God? Perfect in wisdom, unlimited in power - you will not relent until you fully accomplish the purposes of  your heart.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

May we, like you, delight to give
extravagantly of ourselves
and of our goods
to the least and to the lost—

lost to their own selves,
lost on the way to who knows what anymore,
but not lost to You*
may we give even to those
who may not fully appreciate what we have given,
but who nonetheless deserve the best and the finest,

so that we might acquire
a heart of generosity that knows no bounds,
that gives without expectation of return,
that offers the entire pantry of our lives in joy*
because we know to whom belong:
to a gracious Father in heaven
who owns the cattle on a thousand hills,
whose Son generates an excess of wine and a surfeit of bread,
exceeding all requirements of necessity,
and who gives us his Spirit without measure,
flooding our hearts with the love of the Eternal Godhead,
thereby enabling us to become emissaries of divine bounty
in a world that dares us to believe otherwise
and tempts us to live in any other way but generous-without-strings.

We pray this in the name of the One
who makes us rich by becoming poor for our sake.
Amen.

- W. David O. Taylor

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 5: Easter Bridge Prayer – “Jesus Our Bridegroom King” )