Scriptures: 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9
Prayer of the Day: O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of Moses and Elijah, and in the voice from the bright cloud you foreshadowed our adoption as your children. Make us with the king heirs of your glory, and bring us to enjoy its fullness, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Mark 9.2-9 2018
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Sunday, February 4th, 2018
Scriptures: Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, You sent Your only Son as the Word of life for our eyes to see and our ears to hear. Help us to believe with joy what the Scriptures proclaim, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Isaiah 40.27-31
Sunday, January 28th, 2018
Scriptures: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28
Prayer of the Day: O God, you know that we cannot withstand the dangers which surround us. Strengthen us in body and spirit so that, with your help, we may be able to overcome the weakness that our sin has brought upon us; through Jesus Christ, your Son our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Mark 1.21-28 2018
Sunday, January 21st, 2018
Scriptures: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-12; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, you sent your Son to proclaim your kingdom and to teach with authority. Anoint us with the power of your Spirit, that we, too, may bring good news to the afflicted, bind up the brokenhearted, and proclaim liberty to the captive; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Repentance
Sunday, January 14th, 2018
Scriptures: 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51
Prayer of the Day: Lord God, you showed your glory and led many to faith by the works of your Son. As he brought gladness and healing to his people, grant us these same gifts and lead us also to perfect faith in him, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Psalm 139
Sunday, January 7th, 2018
Scriptures: Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11
Prayer of the Day: Father in Heaven, at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized into Christ faithful in their calling to be your children and inheritors with him of everlasting life; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Mark 1.4-11 2018
Sunday, December 31st, 2017
Scriptures: Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, you have made yourself known in your Son, Jesus, redeember of the world. We pray that his birth as a human child will set us free from the old slavery of our sin; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Galatians 4.4-7
Christmas Day, 2017
Scriptures: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, you wonderfully created and yet more wonderfully restored the dignity of human nature. In your mercy, let us share the divine life of Jesus Christ who came to share our humanity, and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Christmas Day 2017
Christmas Eve Candlelight 2017
Scriptures: Matthew 1:18-25
Sermon: Christmas Eve 2017
Sunday, December 24th, 2017
Scriptures: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:46b-55; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
Prayer of the Day: Stir up your power, O Lord, and come. Take away the hindrance of our sins and make us ready for the celebration of your birth, that we may receive you in joy and serve you always; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Luke 1.26-38