Sunday Morning

Season:

Epiphany

Sunday, January 31

Morning

Read/Sing:

Psalm 108; 150

Read:

Isaiah 51:9-16

Hebrews 11:8-16

John 7:14-31

Pray:

Mighty God of mercy, we thank you for the resurrection dawn bringing the glory of our risen Lord who makes every day new.  Especially we thank you for

    the beauty of your creation...

    the new creation in Christ and all gifts of healing and forgiveness...

    the sustaining love of family and friends...

    the fellowship of faith in your church...

Merciful God of might, renew this weary world, heal the hurts of all your children, and bring about your peace for all in Christ Jesus, the living Lord.  Especially we pray for 

    those who govern nations of the world...

    the people in countries ravaged by strife or warfare...

    all who work for peace and international harmony...

    all who strive to save the earth from destruction...

    the church of Jesus Christ in every land...

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven

Give us this day our daily bread

Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors

Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil

For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.  Amen.

Saturday Evening

Season:

Epiphany

Saturday, September 12

Evening

Read/Sing:

Psalm 100; 63

Read:

Isaiah 51:1-8

Galatians 3:23-29

Mark 7:1-23

Pray:

God of glory, we praise you for your presence in our lives, and for all goodness that you shower upon your children in Jesus Christ.  Especially we thank you for

    promises kept and hope for tomorrow...

    the enjoyment of friends...

    the wonders of your creation...

    love from our parents, our sisters and brothers, our spouses and children...

    pleasures of living...

God of grace, we are one with all your children, for we are sisters and brothers of Jesus Christ, and we offer our prayers for all whom we love.  Especially we pray for

    those we too often forget...

    people who have lost hope...

    victims of tragedy and disaster...

    those who suffer mental anguish...

    ecumenical councils and church agencies...

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name

Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven

Give us this day our daily bread.

Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors

Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil

For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.  Amen.

Hymn

"Shall we then yield Him, in costly devotion

Odors of Edom and offerings divine

Gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean

Myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine?

Vainly we offer each ample oblation

Vainly with gifts would His favor secure

Richer by far is the heart's adoration

Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor"

-Reginald Heber, "Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning"

Saturday Morning

Season:

Epiphany

Saturday, January 30

Morning

Read/Sing:

Psalm 122; 149

Read:

Isaiah 51:1-8

Galatians 3:23-29

Mark 7:1-23

Pray:

Great and wonderful God, we praise and thank you for the gift of renewal in Jesus Christ.  Especially we thank you for

    opportunities for rest and recreation...

    the regenerating gifts of the Holy Spirit...

    activities shared by young and old...

    fun and laughter...

    every service that proclaims your love...

You make all things new, O God, and we offer our prayers for the renewal of the world and the healing of its wounds.  Especially we pray for

    those who have no leisure...

    people enslaved by addictions...

    those who entertain and enlighten...

    those confronted with temptation...

    the church in North America...

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven

Give us this day our daily bread

And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors

Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil

For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.  Amen.

Hymn

"Cold on His cradle the dewdrops are shining

Low lies His head with the beasts of the stall;

Angels adore Him in slumber reclining,

Maker and Monarch and Savior of all!"

-Reginald Heber, "Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning"

Friday Evening

Season:

Epiphany

Friday, January 29

Evening

Read/Sing:

Psalm 6; 20

Read:

Isaiah 50:1-11

Galatians 3:15-22

Mark 6:47-56

Pray:

Merciful God, we praise you that you give strength for every weakness, forgiveness for our failures, and new beginnings in Jesus Christ.  Especially we thank you for

    the guidance of your spirit through this day...

    signs of new life and hope...

    people who have helped us...

    those who struggle for justice...

    expressions of love unexpected or undeserved...

Almighty God, you know all needs before we speak our prayers, yet you welcome our concerns for others in Jesus Christ.  Especially we pray for

    those who keep watch over the sick and dying...

    those who weep with the grieving...

    those who are without faith and cannot accept your love...

    the aged who are lonely, distressed, and weak...

    Reformed, Presbyterian, and Lutheran churches...

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven

Give us this day our daily bread

And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors

Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil

For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.  Amen.

Hymn

Brightest and best of the stars of the morning

Dawn on our darkness and lend us thine aid

Star of the east, the horizon adorning

Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid

Reginald Heber, "Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning"

Tuesday Evening

Season:

Christmas

Tuesday, January 5

Evening

Read/Sing:

Psalms 96, 110

Read:

Isaiah 66:18-23

Romans 15:7-13

Pray:

Eternal God, we thank you for being with us today, and for every sign of your truth and love in Jesus Christ.  Especially we thank you for

    the gift of peace in Christ...

    reconciliation in our relationships...

    each new insight into your love...

    energy and courage to share your love...

    the ministries of the church...

Gracious God, we remember in our own hearts the needs of others, that we may reach up to claim your love for them, and reach out to give your love in the name of Christ.  Especially we pray for

    racial harmony and justice...

    those imprisoned...

    strangers we have met today...

    friends who are bereaved...

    Orthodox and Coptic churches...

Hymn

Phos Hilaron (Hymn to Christ the Light, an ancient hymn of the church)

O radiant Light, O Sun divine,

of God the Father's deathless face,

O image of the Light sublime,

that fills the heavenly dwelling place.

O Son of God, the source of life,

praise is your due by night and day.

Our happy lips must raise the strain

of your esteemed and splendid name.

Lord Jesus Christ, as daylight fades,

as shine the lights of eventide,

we praise the Father with the Son,

the Spirit blest and with them one.