May God gladden our hearts in Christ Jesus and lead us to delight in the riches of the Spirit. Amen.

Author of truth, you are the strength of our hearts. In faith we pray: Encourage us in our affliction, O God.

May God strengthen us in times of trial, and abide with us forever in love through Jesus, our brother. Amen.

Provident God, you give us what we need and bid us to care for one another. In faith we pray: God our Savior, hear us.

May God make us firm in faith so we may give an account for our hope in Christ with gentleness and reverence, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Ruler of all, you are the joy of all who seek you in faith. In company with bishops Timothy and Titus we pray: Delight us by your Word, O God.

May the God of peace sanctify us completely, and may we be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

May God renew us in wisdom, charity, faith, and hope, and help us to bear great fruit through Jesus, the vine. Amen.

God of love, you are forever mindful of your covenant. In humility we pray: God, disappoint us not in our hope.

God of love, you were the strength and hope of your servant Martin Luther King Jr. With desire for your justice, we pray: God, come to our aid.