Laboring in Prayer
This part should take approximately 20 minutes.
Read by Leader
Let us sing the Battle Hymn of the Republic. (or a patriotic hymn from the country where you live).
Notes
All sing out loud The Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Read by Leader
I need two volunteers to pray these two prayers we are told to pray in 1 Timothy 2:1-2 and 1 Chronicles 16:35.
Notes
Read/Pray 1 Timothy 2:1-2 and 1 Chronicles 16:35. Also read Portfolio of Scriptures Told to Pray, #7 and #15.
Read by a Volunteer
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Read by a Volunteer
And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to Thy Holy Name, and glory in Thy praise.
Read by a Leader
Now let's pray for our 100 US Senators, (or heads of state from the nation where you live) bringing their names before the Lord. Each read 10 names until all have been mentioned in prayer. I will begin, " May these men govern so we all lead quiet and peaceable lives in all godliness and honesty."
Read by a Designated Note Reader
St. Paul said "I make mention of you in my prayers" so it's ok to just read a list mentioning each name before the Lord.
Notes
Mention all 100 U.S. Senators, 10 at a time until all have been mentioned.
Read by Leader
We now turn to the needs of our church body and other organizations ministering God's grace. As we pray for each other anyone should feel free to interject any requests that perhaps only you know concerning that family. I'll start by reading a prayer we're told to pray for those who oversee God's people from Hebrews 13:7. Then a volunteer prays BCP #4
Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Notes
Volunteer prays Book of Common Prayer #4
Read by a Volunteer
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, from whom cometh every good and perfect gift; Send down upon our Bishops, and other Clergy, and upon the Congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of thy grace; and, that they may truly please Thee, pour upon them the continual dew of Thy blessing. Grant this, O Lord, for the honour of our Advocate arid Mediator, Jesus Christ, Amen.
Read by Designated Note Reader
If there is no church member list, pray for the list of local churches in the Yellow Pages or the Web.
Notes
Go around each mentioning five or so families from the church member list with any one interjecting special requests or Thanksgiving. Then pray for Helping Organizations.
Read by Leader
The Lord promised certain things will happen if we learn and keep his commandments. Who will read John 14:21 and ask God for grace to do what it says?
Notes
Someone will read John 14:21 and pray for grace to do as it says. (Portfilio of Scriptures, Page 3. About the Commands of Christ, #4)
Read by a Volunteer
He that hath My commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.