Let us pray that we may trust in God’s promises. (pause) Lord and giver of life, may we hasten without stumbling towards the eternal life you promise. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. WE GO OUT INTO THE WORLD May God bless us and protect us and bring us to eternal life. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. WE GATHER A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah (43:18-21) The Lord says this: Forget what happened long ago! Don't think about the past. I am creating something new. There it is! Do you see it? I have put a road in the desert and streams in thirsty land. Every wild animal honours me, even the jackals and owls. I provide water in the desert and streams in a thirsty land for my chosen people. I made them my own nation, so they would praise me. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD WE RESPOND Confident that God hears our prayers, let us pray for the needs of the world. For the broken who seek healing: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For the confused who seek a clear path: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For the ashamed who seek a new start: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For the downhearted who seek hope: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For the prayers in our hearts today: (pause while students pray silently) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. FRIDAY WEEK 4 LENT 4 APRIL 2025 49
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