Prayer of Thanksgiving, Intercession, and Petition

Shared during Sunday Worship on May 11, 2025.

God, Giver of all good things, we thank You for creating our world and everything in it. We stand in awe of You for the sun that shines, the river that flows, the sea that billows, the birds, the bees, the flowers, and for us, humans. Forgive us, God, that we seldom pause to acknowledge the beauty and blessedness that surround us. Help people everywhere to pursue peace with humans and non-humans alike, honoring the sacredness of the universe and all the things You have made. 

God of our households, thank You for our families, friends, and neighbours and for the ways in which they pour into our lives. On this day, we thank You for mothers, biological and non-biological – for their giving hearts, hearty smiles, and nurturing spirits. Thank You for being their sufficiency, even when they feel inadequate or come up short. Show us, God, how we may give back to them today, so that they may be all You made them to be. 

God of our ancestors, we thank You for the ministry and mission of the Brick Church through the centuries and for how its faithful witness continues today. Open our eyes to fully see the legacy of our forebears and the ways You have called us to build upon it. Receive our highest praise for all generations in our community and the gifts they bring. Almighty God, we specially ask that You remember our youth and young adults and bless them with yearnings and ministries that will resound across this city and our world. You are doing a new thing, God, and we trust You to fully fulfil it. We pray these in Jesus’ name, with gratitude for Your continued presence with all who need You today. 

Amen.