Deacons read the first and second lessons. Check to see if there is a Psalm or Anthem between them. End each lesson with the phrase: "The Word of the Lord."The congregation responds: "Thanks be to God." The organist uses this as a cue for the Gospel Acclamation.
The Deacon leads the Creed and the Prayers of Intercession. Please include prayers for the families of the deceased with your last intercession."Blessed dead, Saints in Light, etc."
Deacon leads Offertory prayer.
Deacon reminds Pastor, if necessary, to commune organist.
Lead Post-Communion Prayer.
Lead Dismissal. ("Go in peace, etc.")
INTERCESSORY PRAYERS
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor on those who celebrate birthdays this week: (Insert names here.) Grant that thay may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives.
We commend to your gracious care and keeping Zack Martin and Shelby Custer, Randy Amann, (Jim Budny) and all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils that surround them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be.