MORNING PRAYER
December 16, 2009
Wednesday
*OPENING SENTENCES:
O Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Like the sun in the morning sky,
The Savior of the world will come.
Like rain on the meadow,
He will descend.
MORNING PSALM OR HYMN “Sleepers, Wake!” A Voice Astounds us PH17 is a good choice for Advent
SCRIPTURE READING
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
READING
A 7th grade class shares the Canticle of Zechariah
PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION
Satisfy us with your love in the morning,
And we will live this day in joy and praise.
Wednesday
God of all mercies, we praise you that you have brought us to this new day, brightening our lives with the dawn of promise and hope in Jesus Christ. Especially we thank you for
The warmth of sunlight, the wetness of rain and snow,
and all that nourishes the earth …
The presence and power of your Spirit …
The support and encouragement we receive from others …
Those who provide for public safety and well-being …
The mission of the church around the world. …
Merciful God, strengthen us in prayer that we may lift up the brokenness of this world for your healing, and share in the saving love of Jesus Christ. Especially we pray for
Those in positions of authority over others …
the lonely and forgotten …
children without families or homes …
agents of caring and relief …
the church in Asia and the Middle East. …
Individual prayers of thanksgiving and intercession…
Silent prayer
Holy God,
The mystery of your eternal Word
Took flesh and among us
When Mary, without reserve, entrusted her life to you.
Strengthen us by the example of her humility,
That we may always be ready to do your will
And welcome Christ into our lives,
Who lives and reigns forever and ever.
SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER
[HYMN OR SPIRITUAL]
DISMISSAL
May we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 2 Peter 3:18
Amen.
Bless the Lord.
The Lord’s name be praised.
Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, @ 1993 Westminster John Knox Press
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