October 4

Merciful and gracious Lord Jesus, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. You are the Lord of the Church. Receive our praises for Christ Lutheran Church in Woodside as this congregation rejoices as it recognizes its 130^th anniversary this weekend. Bless Pastor Marque and the people of God as they are “celebrating and sharing the God’s Gospel throughout the world’s borough,” and let more people hear of Your redeeming love as it is proclaimed with vigor in that congregation; for You reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

October 11—Pastor Appreciation

Good Shepherd, You lay down Your life for Your sheep. Thank you for the atoning sacrifice You made on the cross for us. Receive our thanks for all those whom You have called to be under shepherds of Your flock. On this pastoral appreciation weekend, uphold, sustain, guide, and keep all Pastors of the Church. Encourage them in their labors, that they would know that their service is never in vain. Give them Your Spirit so that they may teach Your Word with boldness and courage so that Christians are nurtured and those who do not confess You may know You as Savior, for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

October 18

Almighty and everlasting God our Father, You called Saint Luke to be an evangelist. As Your Church remembers Him, uphold Your people at Saint Luke Lutheran Church in Putnam Valley and Pastor Vangor as they share Your Good News with others. On this weekend, receive our praise for Atonement Lutheran Church in Stony Point and Pastor Tyce as they celebrate 65 years as a congregation. As Your Son is the True Light who shines among us, receive our thanks also for the 90^th anniversary of True Light Lutheran Church in Manhattan this weekend. Guide their Pastor, Dr. Hollmann, as he leads them and as he presents to pastors of the Atlantic District as they gather for a pastoral conference this week at the district office; let their time together be an encouragement and a blessing. Hear the prayers of Your people through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

October 25—Reformation—Tell the Next Generation

Gracious God, You continue to bring needed reformation to Your Church. Thank You for The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saint Matthew in Manhattan and for Pastor Deebrah as they proclaim Your salvation. Help them and all Your people to “Tell the Next Generation” the Good News of Christ crucified and risen from the dead for us. According to Your Word, we are saved by grace through faith on account of Christ. Empower Your people to proclaim this message so that people may hear the Good News and live, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.