[The pastoral prayer had a different feel this Sunday. As part of our “Come, Touch the Robe” season of Lent worship theme (click here for the sermon), people were invited to come forward to one of several healing stations to receive the anointing of oil. Some people came forward for a personal need and others came forward on behalf of others. Same came forward on behalf of our broken and hurting world including the recent shooting at a school in Florida. We concluded our time of healing by inviting folks to come forward for a closing prayer of thanksgiving which is the photo above. All of this time of healing during worship began after our congregation prayed the prayer of healing found below.
Prayer for Healing
Almighty and everlasting God, who can banish all affliction both of soul and of body, show forth your power upon those in need, that by your mercy they may be restored to serve you afresh in holiness of living, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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