Fourth Sunday of Advent

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 20, 2015

Old Testament: Micah 5:2-5a read from the International Children’s Bible

Canticle 3 The Song of Mary

Epistle: Hebrews 10:5-10 read from the Lexham English Bible

Gospel: Luke 1:39-55 read from The Message Bible

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Third Sunday of Advent

Third Sunday of Advent December 13, 2015

Old Testament: Zephaniah 3:14-20 read from the Revised Standard Version Bible

Canticle 9 The First Song of Isaiah

Epistle: Philippians 4:4-7 read from God’s Word BibleGospel: Luke 3:7-18 read from the Holman Christian Standard Bible

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658305: Lillian Trasher: The Greatest Wonder in Egypt Lillian Trasher: The Greatest Wonder in EgyptBy Janet & Geoff BengeThe Christian Heroes: Then & Now series chronicles the true stories of ordinary men and women whose trust in God accomplished extraordinary deeds for his kingdom and glory.When Lillian Trasher founded Egypt’s first orphanage, others thought that a lone American woman with no means of support would surely be killed or starve to death. But Lillian-certain of God’s guidance-stood by earlier promise to Him, “If ever I can do anything for You, just let me know-and I’ll do it.”For ages 10 and up.

Second Sunday of Advent

Second Sunday of Advent, December 06, 2015

Old Testament: Malachi 3:1-4 read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible

Psalm: Luke 1:68-79 read from the New Living Translation bible

Epistle: Philippians 1:3-11 read from the New Life Version Bible

Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 read from the Revised Standard Version Bible

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325261: A Shorter Commentary on Romans A Shorter Commentary on RomansBy Karl Barth