Call to worship
The Lord is on our side, a powerful champion.
Gathering prayer
We come together as your family, Lord,
Prayer of approach
Do not fear to bring your pain to God.
Prayer of confession
Forgive us, God of love, when we tarnish the word family
Prayer of praise and thanksgiving
Dear God,
how your heart must break at the suffering you see.
A personal prayer
God of all goodness, I could not have borne the suffering of
Jeremiah and stayed strong.
Prayers of intercession
Set out five candles. After each petition keep a moment of
silence, then light a candle and use the response:
Lord, in your love,
Hear our prayer.
A way into prayer
Find an article in a newspaper about suffering.
A prayer for all ages together
Loving God, we pray for our world.
Prayer: Sending out
May God who cherishes every sparrow,
Gathering prayer CYP
Lord,
you notice us so carefully,
Prayer of praise and thanksgiving CYP
Response line: And so we rejoice!
Prayer of confession CYP
God of forgiveness
Prayer of intercession CYP
Loving Lord,
we pray for everyone who feels that
they are living in a nightmare
Prayer: Sending out CYP
Response line: We will not be afraid.
AAA prayers Welsh
Adult & All Age prayers in Welsh
CYP prayers Welsh
Children and Young People Prayers in Welsh
This week's session plans
Ready-to-go complete sessions
25 June - 1 July 2017
Worship Together
25 June - 1 July 2017
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