St. Paul Lutheran Church Prayer
St. Paul Lutheran Church invites our church family and our neighbors in Clarence NY to join us in St Paul at Prayer. If you are looking for a Lutheran Church, or churches in Clarence NY, you are warmly welcome to pray along with this weekly guide, at home, with friends, or as a household. Whether you pray one portion or follow the full order, you are part of a shared life in God’s Word and prayer. The Lord bless your prayers this week, and welcome to the St. Paul community and beyond as we pray together.
Prayer Guide for the week of May 10th – May 16th
Pray and confess out loud as much as you are able, or as your family size and ages dictate. Here is a suggested order of daily prayer and Scripture.
Invocation
In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell.
The third day He rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From thence
He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy Christian church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life + everlasting. Amen.
Learn by heart :
(see last page for these, then continue to Bible Reading)
T he Catechism, Scripture, and Hymn of the Month
Daily Bible Reading
10 May Num. 1-3:16, 39-48 – Luke 14:25—15:10
11 May Num. 4:1—8:26 – Luke 15:11–32
12 May Num. 9:1–23 – Luke 16:1–18
13 May Num. 10:11–36 – Luke 16:19–31
14 May Num. 11:1–23, 31–35 – Luke 17:1–19
15 May Num. 11:24–29; 12:1–16 – Luke 17:20–37
16 May Num. 13:1–3, 17–33 – Luke 18:1–17
17 May Num. 14:1–25 – Luke 18:18–34
*Down the road, look for a “Jesus in the Center” Podcast on the psalms by Pastor Rako Zech & Pastor Michael Dobler
Collect of the Week
O God, the giver of all that is good, by Your holy inspiration grant that we
may think those things that are right and by Your merciful guiding accomplish
them; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with
You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Prayers of the Church
Let us pray for the whole church of God in Christ Jesus and all people
according to their need. See below for daily petitions, adding any personal petitions that arise.
You may say, “ …Lord in your mercy,” “Hear our prayer.”
Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend ourselves and all for whom we pray,
trusting in Your mercy for the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who
lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy. Amen.
Lord’s Prayer
Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray, “Our Father…”
Morning or Evening Prayer from the Catechism
(Morning)
We thank You, our heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your
dear Son, that You have kept us this night from all harm and danger; and we
pray that You would keep us this day also from sin and every evil, that all our
doings and life may please You. For into Your hands we commend ourselves,
our bodies and souls, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with us, that the
evil foe may have no power over us. Amen.
(Evening)
We thank You, our heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your
dear Son, that You have graciously kept us this day; and we pray that You
would forgive us all our sins where we have done wrong, and graciously keep
us this night. For into Your hands we commend ourselves, our bodies and
souls, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with us, that the evil foe may
have no power over us. Amen.
Benediction
The grace of our Lord + Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with us all. Amen.
+ Daily Petitions in addition to your own +
Sunday: The people of St. Paul’s
For the joy of the resurrection among us
For the fruit of faith nourished
by the Word and Sacraments.
St. Paul’s pastors, leaders, and members.
Traveling mercies for church family.
Monday: Holy living in vocation
For faith to live in the promises of Holy
Baptism, to hear and hold God’s Word
For each one’s calling and daily work.
For the unemployed and underemployed
For the joy of salvation and well-being of
our neighbors. For schools, colleges, and
seminaries
Tuesday: Deliverance from evil
For deliverance against temptation and evil
For those with dementia and their
caregivers especially Ron, James, Mary and
Betty. For the sick, the dying and those
fighting cancer and their families especially
Ann, Ron, Rebecca, Craig, Steven, Karen,
Colleen, Kelly, Edna, Scott, John, Charlie,
Tyler, Norma, Rich, Dawn, Karen, Gina,
Alison, Andy, Allie, Cassandra, Jeannie, Joe,
David, Jim, Bunny, Larry, Debbie, Drew,
Judy, Rob and Tom. Strength, peace and
healing for Teri, Caden, Duane, Karl, Polly,
Amanda, Harrison, Helen, Heidi, Matthew,
Patti, John, Belinda, Bob, Dave, Vinnie,
Michael, Rich, Laura, Grace, Ann, Jim,
Rick, Kevin, Sophia, Toni, Brian, Michelle,
Tom, Ed, Vince, Haley, Stephen, Brandi,
Mike and the Bunce family. For Kason in a
coma. For Paul and his family as he comes
home from Rehab.* Comfort and peace for
Michelle* and Edna in hospice care.
Dorothy who is nearing death. For all those
who mourn especially the David Wentland,
Joseph Garvey, Mike Muchow and Chuck
Wickenhiser families.
Wednesday: Family & community
For our communities and neighborhoods
For our loved ones to turn to Christ for
redemption. For marriages and families.
Prayers for those trying to start a family,
especially Brittany. For healthy full-term
pregnancies for all, especially Jutatip and
Austin’s daughter. For health for new
moms Sadie and Sarah and baby Rory. For
wisdom, love, and patience for all parents.
Those with the gift/vocation of singleness.
For the gift of faith, especially Alaina, Erin,
Aubrey, Savannah, Jennifer, Harrison, Ellie,
Victoria, Steven, Sam, Don, Phil, David and
Jim. Please provide for all our needs. For
all sometimes homebound, especially Dan,
and Norma. For all in abusive relationships.
For the Lord to end abortion. For all those
struggling with their identity and sinful
desires; For the addicted and their
caregivers, that the Lord would help them,
especially Danial, Donnie, Noah, Sarah,
Christina, Jeff, and Joe. For John in Prison.
For God to work in the hearts of our
unbelieving friends. For those struggling
with besetting sins. For our children,
youth and college students.
Thursday: The Church catholic
For the whole and for our outreach in
Clarence Center and beyond. For the
persecuted & oppressed. For teachers &
church workers. For the faithful preaching
of Jesus Christ throughout the whole world,
especially Lance in Mexico, Jasper in
Kenya, Ben and Ella in Romania.
For the LCMS and its leaders:
Matt Harrison (Synod President), John
Pingel (District President), nearby churches
& pastors, especially Pastor Alan Bauch and
those seeking to call a pastor.
Friday: Our nation & the world
For good government and peace
throughout the world. For the United
States of America, its citizens, leaders, and
servants. For all Correction Officer’s.
Saturday: Enduring faith
For faithfulness to the end.
For the renewal of faith for those who have
fallen away. For receptive hearts and minds
to God’s Word on the Lord’s Day.
For pastors and people as they prepare to
administer and receive Christ’s holy gifts.
For fruitful and salutary use of the blessed
sacrament of Christ’s body and blood.
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clarence NY thanks you for praying with us this week. Whether you are part of our congregation or looking for a Lutheran Church or churches in Clarence NY, you are welcome to continue using this guide day by day, trusting the Lord to strengthen faith through His Word and prayer. The Lord bless and keep you, and we look forward to praying together again next week.
