Second Weekend of Christmas
January 2 & 3
First Lesson: Jeremiah 31:7-14 or Sirach 24:1-12
Psalm 147:12-20 (12) or Wisdom 10:51-21 (20)
Second Lesson: Ephesians 1:3-14
Gospel: John 1:[1-9] 10-18

Prayer of the Day
Sunday Only
Almighty God, you have filled all the earth with the light of your incarnate Word. By your grace empower us to reflect your light in all that we do, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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O God our redeemer, you created light that we might live, and you illumine our world with your beloved Son. By your Spirit comfort us in all darkness, and turn us toward the light of Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Color
White

Baptism of Our Lord
January 9 & 10
First Lesson: Isaiah 43:1-7
Psalm 29 (3)
Second Lesson: Acts 8:14-17
Gospel: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Prayer of the Day
Sunday Only
Almighty God, you anointed Jesus at his baptism with the Holy Spirit and revealed him as your beloved Son. Keep all who are born of water and the Spirit faithful in your service, that we may rejoice to be called children of God, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Color
White

Second weekend after Epiphany
January 16 & 17
First Lesson: Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm 36:5-10 (8)
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Gospel: John 2:1-11

Prayer of the Day
Sunday Only
Lord God, source of every blessing, you showed forth your glory and led many to faith by the works of your Son, who brought gladness and salvation to his people. Transform us by the Spirit of his love, that we may find our life together in him, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Color
Green

Third weekend after Epiphany
January 23 & 24
First Lesson: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Psalm 19 (7)
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthains 12:12-31a
Gospel: Luke 4:14-21

Prayer of the Day
Sunday Only
Blessed Lord God, you have caused the holy scriptures to be written for the nourishment of your people. Grant that we may hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that, comforted by your promises, we may embrace and forever hold fast to the hope of eternal life, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Color
Green

Fourth weekend after Epiphany
January 30 & 31
First Lesson: Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 71:1-6 (6)
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Gospel: Luke 4:21-30

Prayer of the Day
Sunday Only
Almighty and ever-living God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and love; and that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Color
Green