Pristina, Kosovo
Opening Prayer You, O Lord, are good, A refuge in times of trouble; You know those who trust in You. Help our trust in You to grow and help us to reimagine hope each new day. -Apprenticeship to Jesus (silent reflection) Prayer of the Bible Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. When you hid your face, I was dismayed. To you, Lord, I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy: “What is gained if I am silenced, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it proclaim your faithfulness? Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me; Lord, be my help. -Psalm 30: 5-10 (Free expression of praise and thanksgiving to God) Confession of Sin Truly I have sinned against you, the Lord, the God of Israel. -Joshua 7:20 (Time of silence for confession of sin) The Words of Jesus Jesus went on to say, “In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me.”At this, some of his disciples said to one another, “What does he mean by saying, ‘In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me,’ and ‘Because I am going to the Father’?” Jesus saw that they wanted to ask him about this, so he said to them, “Are you asking one another what I meant when I said, ‘In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me’? Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. -John 16: 16-20 (Think deeply on these life-giving words of Jesus) Prayers for Ourselves and Others You answered me when I called to you; with your strength you strengthened me. -Psalm 138: 3 (Time to bring before God our own needs and the needs of others) Closing Prayer Lord, we acknowledge the reality of suffering. Remind us of Your love and comfort when we endure suffering. Reassure us that You are with us and walk through the fires with us. Let us fervently believe that You will never leave us or forsake us even in the greatest suffering we endure. Thank You that we are always held by Your gracious and loving arms and that we need not fear. -Ministry of Pastoral Care 
Retz, Austria
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