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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Last Sunday after Epiphany

Last Sunday after Epiphany, February 7, 2016

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.

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, January 31, 2016

The Old Testament: Jeremiah 1: 4-19 read from the New American Standard Bible

Psalm 71: 1-6 read from the Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The Epistle: 1 Corinthians 13: 1 – 13 read from the New Century Version Bible

The Gospel: Luke 4: 21 – 30 read from the New International Version Bible

On February 1st we celebrate the life of Brigid of Kildare an Abbess

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