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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the International Children’s Bible.
The Collect: Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm: Psalm 25:1-9
Epistle: 1 Peter 3:18-22
Gospel: Mark 1:9-15
On February 20 we celebrate the life of Frederick Douglass, Orator and Advocate for Truth and Justice. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.