Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Thanksgiving Day (Canada) – October 12, 2026
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, whose mercies are new to us every morning, and who, though we have in no way deserved your goodness, has abundantly provided all our needs of body and soul: Give us, we pray, your Holy Spirit, that we may wholly acknowledge your merciful goodness toward us, give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen. (Service Book and Hymnal, 1960) 
Thematic Collect
Heavenly Father, our lives are filled with the abundance of your grace and mercy. We thank you for the good things of your creation that fill our lives. May our gratitude be so abundant that it flows into radical generosity that reflects your boundless love for all; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 
Prayers of the Church
For a Servant Church
Lord, we thank you for raising up leaders among us to serve and minister in your name. Grant that they may remain faithful in your Word and serve your church with a servant’s heart like that of our Lord, Jesus. Teach us all to walk alongside people in love pointing our neighbors near and far to your life giving Son.  Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Seasonal Workers
God our Provider, many whose employment is seasonal either has or will soon come to an end. Provide for them in this time of fallowness and unemployment. Help them to find alternate means of employment that will allow them to have adequate food and shelter for themselves and their families during the months ahead. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Freedom of Belief
Ruler of all nations, we ask your guidance for our nation, grant that freedom of belief may be ensured for every citizen, and that liberty to openly practice our faith may be guaranteed.  Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Daily Bread 
Blessed are you, O Lord our God. You bring forth bread from the earth to nourish and feed us as your people. Help us to acknowledge that you alone are the Bread of Life. Make us truly grateful for all you have given us and help us to trust you in times of need. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.