prayers of the people on World Communion Sunday

Pastor: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for everyone according to their needs.

Holy Lord, all glory and praise are offered to You, for You are our Redeemer and King, our Savior and Friend. We adore You and exalt Your holy name.

People: Hosanna, Lord Jesus. Come and save us!

Pastor: Reign over us, not according to our human devising and perceptions, but according to Your good and gracious will. Shape our attitude to be like Yours living a life of humility and obedience. 

People: Hosanna, Lord Jesus. Come and save us!

Pastor: Merciful Lord, Your grace is sufficient for all our needs, and You have promised to be the strength of the weary, the hope of those who fear, the healing of the ill, the fullness of those disabled, and the peace of all who are distressed. Hear us on behalf of all in need, that they may be well supplied by Your grace in every time of trouble.

People: Hosanna, Lord Jesus. Come and save us!

Pastor: Although we have deserved Your righteous wrath and punishment, yet we ask You, O most merciful Father, not to remember our sins. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and grant us Your forgiveness.  

People: Hosanna, Lord Jesus. Come and save us!

Pastor: Lord, during this Holy Week, strengthen our faith and trust in You. As we move from the triumph of Palm Sunday to the institution of Your Supper, to the agony of Good Friday, to the glories of Easter, be with us and send Your Spirit that our meditation of Your holy Passion may move us to greater love for You and for others. 

People: Hosanna, Lord Jesus. Come and save us!

Pastor: Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 

People: Amen.