Praying Together 2021

57 Gather Light a candle as a sign of God’s presence and sit quietly. Ring a bell or chime to start the prayer. The Lord be with you. Alleluia! And with your spirit. Alleluia! COLLECT As we celebrate the joy of Easter, let us pray. (pause ) Almighty God, as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ may we share with each other the joy and peace he has won for us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. SCRIPTURE A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 24:35-41 Then the disciples from Emmaus told what happened on the road and how they knew he was the Lord when he broke the bread. While Jesus’ disciples were talking about what had happened, Jesus appeared to them and said, “May God give you peace!” They were frightened and terrified because they thought they were seeing a ghost. But Jesus said, “Why are you so frightened? Why do you doubt? Look at my hands and my feet and see who I am! Touch me and find out for yourselves. Ghosts don’t have flesh and bones as you see I have.” After Jesus said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. The disciples were so glad and amazed that they could not believe it. The Gospel of the Lord . Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. RESPONSE In communion with all creation, let us pray for the needs of the world. For those who cannot find peace: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For faith to trust Jesus at all times: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For people of every race, culture and language: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For generous hearts to care for others: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For the prayers in our hearts today: (pause while students offer their prayers aloud) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. DISMISSAL May the love of God guide our minds. Alleluia! Alleluia! May God bless us in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Ring the bell or chime to signal the end of the prayer. Extinguish the candle. “Jesus appeared to them and said, ‘May God give you peace!’” Friday Week 2 Easter 16 April 2021