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1 Kings 18:16-46, Psalm 96:1-13, Luke 7:1-10, Galatians 1:1-12

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B. David Hostetter

... those concerned about their patients. Comforting Spirit, bring cheer to the discouraged, rest to the weary, health to the sick in body, mind, or spirit. Give to the bereaved the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. Relieve any fears of the dying with the promise ofeternal life in Christ. We rejoice in the good news that because Jesus has overcome death, we also will live. We are encouraged by the witness of your apostles who saw Jesus alive and ascended to you ...

2. Prayers for Epiphany

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Rolland R. Reece

... come to you as a Christian family on Sunday mornings to respond to many different prayer requests. We are grateful that we can continue to pray individually for those requests throughout the week. You have given us such a significant opportunity for service. How relieved we are when we learn that someone has come triumphantly through a life-threatening experience; or has been released from a body of agony, to come peacefully into your presence. Most of the time, O God, we feel confident in our prayers, but ...

3. Proper 22

Psalm 137:1-9, Lamentations 3:19-26, Luke 17:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

... in our world. Does our pride and opinion contribute to strife and discord that escalates into confrontation and conflict? We find it simpler to question your patience with humanity than to take some responsibility for what we could do to calm the distressed, relieve the anger of the disturbed, or pacify the hostility of the aggressive. Forgive our lack of hope that the future could be better than the past and that our faithfulness could make some difference, through your ever-hopeful Son, Jesus Christ. Amen ...

4. Proper 9

Psalm 30:1-12, Luke 10:1-24

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B. David Hostetter

... and your encircling love that seeks to draw your quarreling children into an unbroken family. We are thankful for periods of peace and places of tranquility whenever and wherever we find them. We are grateful for peacemakers, who seek to relieve tensions and propose compromises, averting violence and encouraging negotiation. We worship you, the Son of Peace, Father of peace, Mother of peace. Amen. Prayer of Dedication You receive the poor and humble, merciful God, so we present our offerings mindful ...

5. Ascension Day

Luke 24:44-53

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RobertT D. Ingram

... team in worshiping and blessing God "with great joy." The pastor can preach the sermon in three parts with a musical response after each part. The first part of the sermon can focus on verses 46-47, where the preacher can talk about how Jesus' forgiveness relieves us of the suffering our sin causes. The worshipers can respond by singing "Do, Lord, Remember Me" or "Something Beautiful." From here the preacher moves on to verse 48, and talks of how we are to tell others about the good news we hear in Jesus ...

6. Prayer for the Baptism of the Lord

Mark 1:9-13, Mark 1:1-8

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Dennis Koch

... feels like too. We are confused by choices and decisions which wemust make in life. We wrestle with moral issues. We face parenting dilemmas. We struggle with medical decisions. Sometimes, we are even confused about ourown identities. Because of his faith, John the Baptist was relieved of his confusion. He was given new understanding of the plan for his life. He listened. He changed. He grew. Guide us to listen and to change when necessary. Keep us on the growing edge of our faith so that we are able to ...

7. Managing Disappointment

Romans 5:1-11

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Clement E. Lewis

... are emotionally painful, and cause feelings of having been deserted. Help those we pray, who have such feelings, that they may find relief from their sorrows and disappointments. Cause all who should, to visit, to genuinely care, and to relieve the heartaches of the lonely, the disabled, and the neglected. Bless, O Lord, the care-givers in all such situations, including family members, friends, nurses, physicians, and ministers, that they shall love and comfort those who experience serious disappointments ...

8. Prayer

Matthew 15:21-28

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A little humor can sometimes help To relieve a difficult situation. Here, Jesus seems out of character "Out of sorts", we might say. - Maybe he'd had a bad day! He not only refused to help the woman (Strange, even with a foreigner A non-Jew), He insulted her! Called her a dog! (Translate that into the vernacular ...

9. Proper 9

Matthew 11:25-30, Romans 7:7-25, Exodus 1:1-22

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... when we read your laws, our sins become all the heavier. But your Son has come to share your grace; that we may not be burdened without hope. Forgive us, God, not only for our sins we carry; but for neglecting the grace of your Son which would relieve us. Lead us into the paths of righteousness, guided by the loving grace of our Lord, that we may find your promised rest. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Hymns "How Happy Every Child of Grace" "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" "Jesus, the Sinner's Friend" "Peace ...

10. Lent 4

John 9:1-12

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... Call to Worship (based on Psalm 23) Leader: Let us enter God's house! People: LET US SIT AT GOD'S TABLE! Leader: Let us feast on God's abundant food! People: LET US DRINK FROM GOD'S OVERFLOWING CUP! Collect God of wondrous miracles, you have relieved people of their infirmities throughout history. Heal now our spiritual blindness: that, the eyes of our souls made whole, we may at last set our sights on you, your Christ, and your coming Reign. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Holy and ...

11. Getting Off Of The Mountain

Matthew 17:1-13

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... Fair and Bright" "Be Thou My Vision" "We Thank Thee Lord" Meditation Suggestion: This meditation could be printed in the bulletin. "We understand a bit about how Peter felt. How we hate to let go of those experiences which break the normal routine, which relieve the monotony, which transform the drudgery of the daily walk. We hang on to them for dear life until, finally, they slip, reluctantly, from our grasp. We confess the blessedness of such moments; and our heart saddens when they pass. But with Peter ...

12. Lent 5

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40, Hebrews 4:14-5:10, John 12:20-36

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Paul A. Laughlin

... STILL SUFFERED, AND THROUGH THAT SUFFERING LEARNED OBEDIENCE AND BECAME THE SOURCE OF OUR SALVATION. Collect All-loving God, who hear the prayers of the suffering, grant us strength to bear whatever we must in this life; that we may not expect always to be relieved or removed from such situations, but may learn to use them as opportunities to grow and be made more perfect with respect to your will, even as did Jesus, in whose name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Gracious God, we confess that we often ...

13. Mary Chose The Better Part

Luke 10:38-42

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... feet and learn the lessons that will enable us to do the work with grateful hearts. Amen. Offertory Prayer Eternal God, the needs of your children overwhelm us, but we bring these gifts trusting in your power to multiply them and direct their use where they can accomplish much to relieve the suffering and pain of those in need. Amen. Hymns "There's Something About That Name" "In The Garden" "He Touched Me"

14. Proper 10

Mark 6:14-29, Psalm 24:1-10, 2 Samuel 6:1-23, Ephesians 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... compassion, we remember those who suffer want and anxiety because they have no work. Guide the people of this land to use its wealth so that all may find fulfilling employment and receive just payment for their labor, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Comfort and relieve, O Lord, all who are in trouble, sorrow, grief, or any other need, especially those known to us, whom we name before you in silence. Heal them in body, mind, or spirit, working in them and for them gracious wonders beyond all their hopes and ...

15. Christmas Eve and Day

Psalm 96:1-13, Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 2:1-14, (15-20), Titus 2:1-15

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B. David Hostetter

... oppressed people; that this world may claim your rule and know true peace. Give grace to all who proclaim the gospel through Word and Sacrament and deeds of mercy, that by their teaching and example they may bring others into your communion. Comfort and relieve, O God, all who are in trouble, sorrow, poverty, sickness, grief, or any other need, especially those known to us whom we name before you in silence. Heal them in body, mind, or circumstance, working in them, by your grace, wonders beyond all they ...

16. Christmas Eve and Day

Psalm 96:1-13, Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 2:1-14 (15-20), Titus 2:1-15

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B. David Hostetter

... other. As Jesus took children into his arms to bless them, may we see that no child is left parentless or without proper care. We pray for the poor, the sick, the sad, for all who are homeless, lonely, or abandoned. Send us to them to relieve their loneliness, to ease their suffering, and to cheer them. Grant your healing and help for those beyond our capacity to help. Sustain in unclouded faith the dying, granting them eternal rest and ultimate joy. Everlasting God, we rejoice that with you are the spirits ...

17. Lent 5

Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 43:14-28, John 12:1-11, Philippians 3:4b-14

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B. David Hostetter

... constructive and healthful to the good of people and your glory. To your healing care we commend all who are distressed in body, mind, or spirit, especially those young or old, known and dear to us, whom we remember before you in our hearts. Comfort, heal, and relieve them as they have need, giving them patience in their trials, and in your time a happy end to their troubles. Shepherd of our souls, we rejoice in the communion of saints, for the awareness in heaven of the struggles on earth and for the sweet ...

18. Proper 7

1 Kings 19:1-8, Psalm 42:1-11; 43:1-5, Luke 8:26-39, Galatians 3:23-29

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B. David Hostetter

... physically disadvantaged, the mentally ill, and all who are sick or suffering after an accident. Hear our prayers for any in particular who come to mind. Bless them and those who care for and attend them that they may be restored to health and relieved of pain may rejoice again in the congregation of your worshipers. Hear our prayers for all nations beginning with our own for we always need your guidance and protection. Give wisdom to our legislators and judges that we may have good laws fairly administered ...

19. Proper 9

2 Kings 5:1-27, Psalm 30:1-12, Luke 10:1-11, 16-20, Galatians 6:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

... children and your encircling love that seeks to draw your quarreling children into an unbroken family. We are thankful for periods of peace and places of tranquility whenever and wherever we find them. We are grateful for peacemakers who seek to relieve tensions and propose compromises, averting violence and encouraging negotiation. We worship the Son of peace, Father of peace, Mother of peace. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION You receive the poor and humble, merciful God, so we present our offerings mindful that ...

20. Proper 12

Psalm 85:1-13, Hosea 1:2-10, Luke 11:1-13, Colossians 2:6-23

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B. David Hostetter

... scholars, artists and inventors, researchers and explorers, that all may seek to contribute to our common knowledge and welfare. We commend to your fatherly/motherly gentleness all who are sick or depressed, especially any who look to us for our prayers. Comfort and relieve them according to their need. Give them patience until their time of trouble and suffering is ended. To you, Jesus Christ, faithful witness, firstborn of the dead, and ruler of the kings of the earth, who made us to be a kingdom, priests ...

21. Proper 22

Lamentations 1:1-6, Lamentations 3:19-26, Luke 17:5-10, 2 Timothy 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... Universal Judge, we are appalled at the violence and devastation that are to be seen in our world. We find it simpler to question your patience with humanity than to take some responsibility for what we could do to calm the distressed, relieve the anger of the disturbed, or pacify the hostility of the aggressive. Forgive our lack of hope that the future could be better than the past and that our faithfulness could make some difference; through your ever-hopeful Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. Declaration ...

22. Proper 23

Psalm 66:1-20, Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7, Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:8-15

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B. David Hostetter

... immorality and greed, from gluttony and addictions to harmful drugs. Save us from all the sins that so easily beset us. Gracious God, hear our entreaties for our kinfolk and neighbors who are sick or victims of accident. Grant them healing and health with a thankful spirit. Relieve the fears of those who look to you for aid. Bring relief to those who are in dire want and do not know where to turn. Give patience to the aged and those worn down by chronic illness. Send visitors to those who are lonely and in ...

23. Proper 24

Psalm 119:1-176, Jeremiah 31:27-34, Luke 18:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

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B. David Hostetter

... the safety of others. Grant a full sense of responsibility to all who operate systems of transportation on land or sea or air that they may care not only for themselves but for the well-being of passengers and other operators. Great Physician, heal and relieve those who are sick or anxious for the health of kinfolk and friends. Grant encouragement to the depressed and sorrowful, courage to the fearful, and peace of mind to the overwrought. You are our God forever and ever and shall be our guide even unto ...

24. Proper 27

Psalm 98:1-9; 145:1-5, 17-21, Haggai 1:15b-2:9, Luke 20:27-40, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

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B. David Hostetter

... work worth doing. Save us from exploitation both in the workplace and in the marketplace, that our society may live peaceably. Remember, O Lord, those who are sick in body, mind, or spirit, and in particular those we name in the silence of our hearts. Relieve suffering, heal their hurting, and give them joy instead of sadness. Receive in tranquility the departing spirits of those who leave this life for the life with you. We rejoice that nothing can break the sacred ties that bind us as one family in heaven ...

25. Palm Sunday

Psalm 31:1-24; 118:1-29, Isaiah 50:1-11, Luke 19:28-44; 22:14-23:56, Philippians 2:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... you have created for all people to enjoy. Remember in your mercy the poor and needy, the unemployed and the disabled, widows and widowers, orphans and abandoned children. Comfort those who mourn. Bless the sick and the dying, especially those known to us. Relieve their needs, console the sorrowful, heal the sick, and in due time lift them up to give thanksgiving in the congregation. Bishop of our souls, we join in thanksgiving with the hosts of your saints who in bright array and with palms of victory ...

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