Thanksgiving Day

Lessons and Psalm:
Deuteronomy 8:10-18
Philippians 4:10-20
Luke 17:11-19
Psalm 100

Prayer of the Day:

Almighty God our Father, your generous goodness comes to us new everyday. By the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Verse of the Day:

Alleluia. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Alleluia. (Psalm 136:1)

Color: White

First Sunday in Advent

Lessons and Psalm:

Isaiah 63:16b,17; 64:1-8

1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Mark 13:32-37

Psalm 24

Supplemental Lectionary:

Genesis 6:1-3, 5-14, 17-22

1 Peter 3:18-22

Prayer of the Day:

Stir up your power, O Lord, and come. Protect us by your strength and save us from the threatening dangers of our sins; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

Alleluia. He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Alleluia. (Revelation 22:20)

Hymn of the Day:

2 Savior of the Nations, Come

Color: Blue or Purple

Second Sunday in Advent

Lessons and Psalm:

Isaiah 40:1-11

2 Peter 3:8-14

Mark 1:1-8

Psalm 85

Supplemental Lectionary:

Psalm 14

Prayer of the Day:

Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to prepare the way for your only Son. By his coming give us strength in our conflicts and shed light on our path through the darkness of this world; through your 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. Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him. All mankind will see God’s salvation. Alleluia. (Luke 3:4,6)

Hymn of the Day:

16 On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry

Color: Blue or Purple

Third Sunday in Advent

Lessons and Psalm:

Isaiah 61:1-3, 10, 11

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

John 1:6-8, 19-28

Psalm 71

Supplemental Lectionary:

Malachi 4:1-6

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

Color: Blue or Purple

Fourth Sunday in Advent

Lessons and Psalm:

2 Samuel 7:8-16

Romans 16:25-27

Luke 1:26-38

Psalm 89

Supplemental Lectionary:

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

Supplemental Lectionary:

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 his 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