Second Sunday after Epiphany Sunday, January 15, 2017

Second Sunday after Epiphany Sunday, January 15, 2017

The Collect: Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Isaiah 49:1-7 read from the Message Bible

Psalm 40:1-12 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 read from the Modern English Version Bible

Gospel: John 1:29-42 read from the New American Standard Bible

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First Sunday after the Epiphany, January 8, 2017 Year A

First Sunday after the Epiphany, January 8, 2017

Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

The Old Testament: Isaiah 42: 1 – 9 read from the International Children’s Bible

Psalm: 29 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The Second Lesson: Acts 10:34-43 read from the King James Bible

The Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17 read from the Lexham English Bible

The Closing Prayer: On January 9th we remember Julia Chester Emery, Upholder of Missions

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Old Testament: Exodus 34:29-35 read from the New Life version Bible

Psalm: 99 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 read from the New Living Translation Bible

Gospel: Luke 9:28-36, read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible

February 11th we remember Frances Jane Crosby mission worker, composer and poet.

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911632: Fanny Crosby: The Blind Girl"s Song Fanny Crosby: The Blind Girl’s SongBy Lucille Travis / Christian FocusOne of the most prolific and talented hymn writers in the history of Christendom, Fanny Crosby has served millions with her music. This biography tells the tale of her life as a young, blind girl who eventually was able to use her gift to serve the church. 172 pages with “thinking further” questions. Softcover.