Third Sunday in Advent

Lessons and Psalm:
Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:7-11
Matthew 11:2-11
Psalm 146

Supplemental Lectionary:

Job 1:6-22

Prayer of the Day:

Hear our prayers, Lord Jesus Christ, and come with the good news of your mighty deliverance. Drive the darkness from our hearts and fill us with your light; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

Alleluia. I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you. Alleluia. (Matthew 11:10)

Hymn of the Day:
14 Arise, O Christian People

Fourth Sunday in Advent

Lessons and Psalm:
Isaiah 7:10-14
Romans 1:1-7
Matthew 1:18-25
Psalm 24

Supplemental Lectionary:

Isaiah 7:1-14(15-17)

Prayer of the Day:

Stir up your power, O Lord, and come. Take away the burden 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, one God, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

Alleluia. The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel. Alleluia. (Matthew 1:23)

Hymn of the Day:
23 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Color: Blue or Purple

The Nativity of Our Lord—Christmas Eve

Lessons and Psalm:
Isaiah 9:2-7
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-20
Psalm 96

Prayer of the Day:

Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true light. Grant that as we have known on earth the wonder of that light, we may also behold him in all glory in the life to come; through your only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

Alleluia. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Alleluia. (Luke 2:11)

Hymn of the Day:
38 From Heaven Above to Earth I Come or
37 Once Again My Heart Rejoices

Color: White

The Nativity of Our Lord—Christmas Day

Lessons and Psalm:
Isaiah 52:7-10
Hebrews 1:1-9
John 1:1-14
Psalm 98

Prayer of the Day:

Almighty God, grant that the birth of your one and only Son in the flesh may set us free from our old bondage under the yoke of sin; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

Alleluia. When the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law. Alleluia. (Galatians 4:4,5a)

Hymn of the Day:
35 Of the Father’s Love Begotten or
33 All Praise to You, Eternal God

Color: White

First Sunday after Christmas

Lessons and Psalm:
Isaiah 63:7-9
Galatians 4:4-7
Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
Psalm 2

Supplemental Lectionary:

Hosea 11:1-7

Prayer of the Day:

Almighty God, in mercy you sent your one and only Son to take upon himself our human nature. By his gracious coming deliver us from the corruption of our sin and transform us into the likeness of his glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

Alleluia. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. Alleluia. (Colossians 3:15a)

Hymn of the Day:
41 Let All Together Praise Our God

Color: White