Morning prayer for Wednesday, February 3, 2010

MORNING PRAYER

February 3, 2010

Wednesday

*OPENING SENTENCES:

O Lord, open my lips.

And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

The Lord shall come when morning dawns,

And earth’s dark night is past.

As the sentry waits for daybreak,

So my soul hopes for the Lord.

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies

Psalm 96; 147:1-11

SCRIPTURE READING

Genesis 22:1-18

Hebrews 11:23-31

John 6:52-59

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE

READING

CANTICLE

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

1

Eternal God,

Our beginning and our end,

Be our starting point and our haven,

And accompany us in this day’s journey.

Use our hands to do the work of your creation,

And use our lives to bring others the new life you give this world

In Jesus Christ, Redeemer of all.

Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN OR SPIRITUAL] How Great Thou Art

DISMISSAL

The grace of God be with us all, now and always.     1 Timothy 6:21

Amen.

Bless the Lord.

The Lord’s name be praised.

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship

Morning prayer for Wednesday, January 20, 2010

MORNING PRAYER

January 20, 2010

Wednesday

*OPENING SENTENCES:

O Lord, open my lips.

And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

The Lord shall come when morning dawns,

And earth’s dark night is past.

As the sentry waits for daybreak,

So my soul hopes for the Lord.

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies

Psalm 15; 147:1-11

SCRIPTURE READING

Genesis 9:18-29

Hebrews 6:1-12

John 3:22-36

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE

READING

CANTICLE

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

1

Eternal God,

Our beginning and our end,

Be our starting point and our haven,

And accompany us in this day’s journey.

Use our hands to do the work of your creation,

And use our lives to bring others the new life you give this world

In Jesus Christ, Redeemer of all.

Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN OR SPIRITUAL] Tallis’ Canon

DISMISSAL

The grace of God be with us all, now and always.     1 Timothy 6:21

Amen.

Bless the Lord.

The Lord’s name be praised.

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship

Morning Prayer for Epiphany, January 6

MORNING PRAYER
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Epiphany

*OPENING SENTENCES:
O Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Arise, shine, for your light is come!
The glory of the Lord is risen upon you!
Nations shall come to your light,
And rulers to the brightness of your dawn.
They shall come from Sheba, bearing gold and incense,
Singing the praise of God.

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN “Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning”

PSALMS 72; 147:1-11
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 49:1-7
Revelation 21:22-27
Matthew 12:14-21

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
READING

CANTICLE alternatives to Canticle of Zechariah:  We Praise You, O God or Glory to God or The New Jerusalem

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

Lord, Jesus, unconquered light,
Your power has dawned upon th world with transforming love.
Grant that we, who greet you on this joyful morning,
May be found faithful at the day’s end,
And in that final day be gathered with all your children
To that city whose light is the radiance of your face,
For you reign in splendor now and forever.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER
[HYMN As with Gladness men of Old
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

Morning Prayer for Wednesday, December 30, 2009

MORNING PRAYER
Wednesday, December 30, 2009

*OPENING SENTENCES:
O Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy;
For to you is born in the city of David
A Savior who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10,11)

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN “O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright PH#69” or “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly light PH 26

PSALMS 93; 147:1-11
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 25:1-9
Revelation 1:19-20
John 7:53-8:11

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
READING

CANTICLE

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 h omes …
Agents of caring and relief …
The church in Asia and the Middle East. …

Individual prayers of thanksgiving and intercession…
Silent prayer

All powerful and unseen God,
The coming of your light into the world
Has brightened weary hearts with peace.
Teach us to proclaim the birth of your Son Jesus Christ,
Who live and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN “Good Christian Men Rejoice”
DISMISSAL
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
Amen.

Bless the Lord.
The Lord’s name be praised.

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, @ 1993 Westminster John Knox Press

Morning prayer for Wednesday, December 23, 2009

MORNING PRAYER
Wednesday, December 23, 2009

*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

PSALMS 102; 148
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 33:17-22
Revelation 22:6-11, 18-20
Luke 1:57-66

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
READING

CANTICLE

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 h omes …
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.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN  Angels from the realms of glory
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

Morning Prayer for Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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

PSALMS 50; 147:1-11

SCRIPTURE READING

Isaiah 9:8-17

2 Peter 2:1-10a

Mark 1:1-8

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE

READING

CANTICLE

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

Morning Prayer for Wednesday, December 9, 2009

MORNING PRAYER

December 9, 2009

Wednesday

*OPENING SENTENCES:

O Lord, open my lips.

And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

The Lord shall come when morning dawns,

And earth’s dark night is past.

As the sentry waits for daybreak,

So my soul hopes for the Lord.

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN

PSALMS 50; 147:1-11

SCRIPTURE READING

Isaiah 6:1-13

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

John 7:53-8:11

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE

READING

CANTICLE

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

1

Eternal God,

Our beginning and our end,

Be our starting point and our haven,

And accompany us in this day’s journey.

Use our hands to do the work of your creation,

And use our lives to bring others the new life you give this world

In Jesus Christ, Redeemer of all.

Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN OR SPIRITUAL]

DISMISSAL

The grace of God be with us all, now and always.     1 Timothy 6:21

Amen.

Bless the Lord.

The Lord’s name be praised.

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, @ 1993 Westminster John Knox Press