Lord Jesus - you are the Good Shepherd
Christ Jesus - you are our Redeemer
Lord Jesus - you are our advocate
We present our prayers to our loving and merciful God:
1. For the church: that we may allow Christ to bring forth abundant life within us and use our gift of life for God’s glory.
2. For a listening heart: that we, who have been called by name, may hear the voice of the Good Shepherd and respond confidently to God’s invitations
3. For all the children and youth who are receiving the sacraments of first communion and confirmation this spring: that the Spirit will help them recognize that they are the daughters and sons of God and guide them in using their gifts for the good of others.
4. For the grace of true discipleship: that we may manifest the love and self-sacrifice of Christ in our words and deeds of compassion
5. For healing for the sick and the shut-in - may the Lord bring wholeness to their lives.
6. For the faithful departed and our deceased family members - for their entry into eternal life.
7. For the prayers we hold in our hearts today.
Heavenly Father - we present our prayers through your son Jesus Christ - our Lord forever and ever.
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