Bidder:
Jesus, your ministry began when you were baptized by John in the river Jordan, renew the ministry of the church to the world, renew the ministry of all the baptized, renew the ministry of all the leaders of the church [especially _________ ]
Silence
Jesus we sought you out
People:
And you have revealed yourself to us.
Bidder:
Jesus, you cast out demons and amazed the people with your new authority. Guide those who lead this world to right decisions that the world can come to reflect your authority. [We pray especially for ____________ ]
Silence
Jesus we sought you out
People:
And you have revealed yourself to us.
Bidder:
Jesus, when your popularity grew and life could be easy if you stayed you instead went further out into the world. Draw us out of our places of comfort and into the world so that it can be changed by your presence in us. [We pray especially for ____________ ]
Silence
Jesus we sought you ought
People:
And you have revealed yourself to us.
Bidder:
Jesus, you know the ends and outs of our community just as you knew Nathaniel under the fig tree. Allow us to know each other and ever be more amazed at the greater things that come about by community. [We pray especially for ____________ ]
Silence
Jesus we sought you out
People:
And you have revealed yourself to us.
Bidder:
Jesus, you healed Simon Peter’s mother in law, you healed the leper of his wounds, you brought comfort to those who came to you. Bring comfort and healing to those who seek it [especially ___________ ].
Silence
Jesus we sought you out
People:
And you have revealed yourself to us.
Bidder:
Jesus, your clothes shone a dazzling white and you spoke with Elijah and Moses as Peter, James, and John looked on in awe. Hold us all in our sorrow that we may come to be in awe and know that those who have left us are in truth with you in your heavenly realm. [We remember especially ___________ ]
Silence
Jesus we sought you out
People:
And you have revealed yourself to us.
