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.