January 4

Christmas

St. Luke Lutheran Church, Putnam Valley

Almighty and merciful Lord, in this season when we remember how Your Son Jesus became flesh for us and for our salvation through the account of His birth in the Gospel according to Saint Luke, hear our prayers for St. Luke Lutheran Church in Putnam Valley and Pastor Vangor as they are engaging the world with the Gospel of hope. Give them every gift they need as they serve You with humility and continue to be a place where people may hear the Good News of great joy; through Your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

January 11

Baptism of the Lord

St. John Lutheran Church, Sayville

Gracious Father, You called Jesus Your beloved Son when He was baptized by John the Baptizer in the River Jordan. Receive our praise for all whom You call to life in Christ through the waters of Holy Baptism, especially as they live and serve You at St. John Lutheran Church in Sayville. Guide this parish and Pastor Noack as they learn Your Word, sing Your praises, and proclaim Your salvation from day to day. Guide all who grow in baptismal grace as they receive Your gifts in this congregation. Hear our prayers offered in the Name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Lord.

January 18

Confession of St. Peter—Prayer for Christian Unity

Saint Peter, Warwick; St. Peter, Brooklyn

Merciful and loving God, through Your Holy Spirit You enabled Your servant Saint Peter to confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Guide St. Peter Lutheran Church in Warwick along with Pastor Doka and Saint Peter Lutheran Church in Brooklyn along with Bishop Benke and Pastor Chanderdatt as they continue to make that confession of faith with courage and boldness. Give them every blessing as on that rock Your Church is built and as we join Christians throughout the world during this week in praying for Christian unity. Receive the prayers of Your children offered in the name of Jesus, the rock of our salvation.

January 25

Conversion of St. Paul—Prayer for Christian Unity

Pastors’ Wives in retreat next weekend

St. Paul, Amityville; St. Paul, Bethpage; St. Paul, Brooklyn; St. Paul, Monroe; St. Paul, Saratoga Springs

Lord Jesus Christ, You met Saul on the road to Damascus so that he could become the holy apostle Paul. As Your Church gives thanks for His conversion while praying for unity, receive the prayers of Your people and give Your blessing to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Amityville with Pastor Cusanelli; St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bethpage with Pastors Vetrano, Crocitto, Schoepflin, and Rubino; St. Paul Lutheran Church in Brooklyn with Pastor Schulze; St. Paul Lutheran Church in Monroe with Pastor Tyce; and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Saratoga Springs with Pastor Wiegand. Pour out Your Holy Spirit upon each parish so that they may continue to share the words of eternal life with all people. Watch over, enrich, and support the wives of pastors of the Atlantic District who gather in retreat this coming weekend so that they may be refreshed and renewed for Your service; for You reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.