All Saints Sunday

Order of Worship

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Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for everyone according to their needs.

Almighty God, By your grace alone, you have numbered us among your saints, sealing us as your own. We give you thanks for the great multitude that no one can number—from every nation, tribe, people, and language—who have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. We praise you for the saints who have gone before us, who now stand before your throne, singing joyful praise. Grant that, preserved by the Gospel, we too may remain steadfast in faith until we share with them in their eternal inheritance. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus, our King and Redeemer, in the Beatitudes you declare blessed the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. Look with mercy upon all who are afflicted by natural disasters, war, violence, and persecution around the world. Comfort those who mourn and suffer, and sustain your church to serve them as instruments of your peace and mercy. Send forth faithful servants to proclaim your word, administer your holy sacraments, and care for the needy, so that all who suffer may find refuge and hope under your shelter. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Heavenly Father, you promise that your saints shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore, and that the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, leading them to springs of living water. Look upon those among us who are homebound, hospitalized, or suffering in body, mind, or spirit. Strengthen them, forgive their sins and assure them of your abiding grace. Wipe away every tear from their eyes, and grant them patience and steadfast hope as they await the full revelation of your glory. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord God, let high praises be in the mouths of your people, for you take pleasure in your saints and adorn the humble with salvation. As we walk in this world spark in us a deep desire to hear your scriptures, live out our baptismal calling, and rejoice in the righteousness credited to us through Christ. Purify us even as he is pure, keeping us fervent in prayer and joyful in worship until we sing the new song before your heavenly throne. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Teaching

Open or download this week's preview of the lessons. We send this to our homebound with a bulletin each week and thought you might like to have a copy as well. You may read it online or print it out. It includes prayers, brief teaching on each of the four lessons for Sunday, an overview, and an additional Word Search based on the Gospel Lesson. 

Vespers

The readings for All Saints Sunday are Revelation 21:1–4, 21:22–22:5; Hebrews 11:32–12:2; and Matthew 5:1–12. Readings for All Saints are also found on page 1374 in For All the Saints, volume IV. However, the readings there include an apocryphal portion and no gospel. Note this new page that offers a fuller text of readings that correspond to the Daily Lectionary.