Prayer of the Church—Responsive Form
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 19B)
15 September 2024
Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their
needs.
Lord God, we believe; help our unbelief! Sustain us through the many troubles and trials of this
world. When unclean spirits afflict us and those that we love, revive our trust in You. Lord, in
Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord God, heavenly Father, You have given Your beloved Son the tongue of one who is taught,
that He may know how to sustain with a word those who are weary. Prosper in every place the
preaching of Your Gospel. By Your Spirit, enable Your pastors to proclaim the Word with
clarity and joy, and by the same Spirit open the ears of Your children to believe it with gladness
and action. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord God, guard the tongues of our governing authorities, [especially _____________,] that they
may not stumble in what they say, but speak wisely, leading in accord with Your will. Lord, in
Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord God, You have promised that “all things are possible for one who believes.” In such faith,
we bring before You _____________ and all others in need, asking You to grant them health and
healing. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord God, we know that Your Son is near in His Holy Supper, giving in His body and blood His
saving righteousness for the forgiveness of sins. Grant repentance and faith to all who come to
His table, that they may welcome Him with joy, praying, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.”
Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord, heavenly Father, we gratefully remember the sufferings and death of Your dear Son,
Jesus Christ, for our salvation. Rejoicing in His victorious resurrection from the dead, we draw
strength from His ascension before You, where He ever stands for us as our own High Priest.
Gather us together from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast
of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has no end. Graciously receive our prayers, deliver and
preserve us, for to You alone we give all glory, honor and worship, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen