Third Sunday in Lent, March 19

Third Sunday in Lent Sunday, March 19, 2017

The Collect: Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Exodus 17:1-7 read from the Lexham English Bible

Psalm: 95 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Epistle: Romans 5:1-11 read from The Message Bible

Gospel: John 4:5-42 read from The Modern English Version Bible

Closing Prayer: On March 22nd we remember James de Koven, priest.

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