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 '''20. For the Sick'''

Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve your sick servants, and give your power of healing to  those who minister to their needs, that those (or N., or NN.)  for whom our prayers are offered may be strengthened in  their weakness and have confidence in your loving care;  through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with  you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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21. For Social Justice

Almighty God, who created us in your own image: Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil and to make no peace  with oppression; and, that we may reverently use our freedom,  help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice in our  communities and among the nations, to the glory of your holy  Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with  you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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22. For Social Service

Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son came not to be served but to serve: Bless all who, following in his steps, give  themselves to the service of others; that with wisdom,  patience, and courage, they may minister in his Name to the  suffering, the friendless, and the needy; for the love of him  who laid down his life for us, your Son our Savior Jesus  Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,  one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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