Prayers

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
I am doing a "cut and paste" of the Friday evening prayer services that will be held here in Williston starting tomorrow night. Please know you are being held in prayer daily.
Peace, Joan

Service of Prayer
Williston Federated Church
Williston, Vermont
October 24, October 31, November 7, 2008
A Time of Prayer in Partnership with our Volunteers in Mission
in Vancleave, Mississippi

Greeting
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Opening Sentences
All: Our help is in the name of the Holy One, who made heaven and earth. Jesus came to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to liberate those who are oppressed, and to proclaim the year of God’s favor.
*Hymn
Scripture Readings
(For October 24: Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; Matthew 22:34-46)
(For October 31: Psalm 34:1-10, 22; Matthew 5:1-12)
(For November 7: Psalm 78:1-7; Matthew 25:1-13)
After each reading, please observe a few minutes of silence
Prayers of the People
All: Lord, You have always givenbread for the coming day;and though I am poor, today I believe.
Lord, You have always givenstrength for the coming day;and though I am weak,today I believe.
Lord, You have always givenpeace for the coming day;and though of anxious heart,today I believe.
Lord, You have always keptme safe in trials;and now, tried as I am,today I believe.
Lord, You have always markedthe road for the coming day;and though it may be hidden,today I believe.
Lord, You have always lightenedthis darkness of mine;and though the night is here,today I believe.
Lord, You have always spokenwhen time was ripe;and though you be silent now,today I believe.
(A time to offer our own prayers - spoken or in silence)
And, we pray for one more thing tonight, that your blessing be with the Pittman family in Vancleave, Mississippi and all the volunteers who are rebuilding homes and lives. We pray this in the name of Jesus, our brother and Savior who taught us to pray…The Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn
Closing Blessing
See that you be at peace among yourselves, my children,and love one another.Follow the example of your faithand God will comfort you and help you,both in this worldand in the world which is to come. Let us go in peace. Amen.