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Date O. T. w/ psalm Epistle Gospel

December 1, 2020 Isaiah 2:1-5 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24: 36-44
Turn swords into plowshares; walk in Salvation is near; wake up; live The lord is coming; keep awake; no one knows
First Sunday of the light of the Lord honorably; put on Jesus Christ. the day or the hour.
Advent
Psalm 122
Ann I was glad when they said, “Let us go
to the house of the Lord!”

December 8, 2020 Isaiah 11: 1-10 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3: 1-12

From Jesse’s root, a child will come Trust God’s promises in Scripture; John calls for repentance; prepare the way of
Second Sunday of with the spirit of the Lord. rejoice and live in hope. the Lord.
Advent
Psalm 72: 1-7, 18-19
Mark May the king rule with righteousness
and defend the poor.
Terms of Call???
December 15, 2020 Isaiah 35:1-10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11
The desert will blossom; God’s Be patient; have courage; the Jesus praises John, the messenger who has
Third Sunday of people will return with joy coming of the Lord is near. prepared the way.
Advent
Psalm 146: 5-10
Choir Sunday The maker of heaven and earth gives
justice and reigns forever

OR
Luke 1:46-55
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Mary rejoices in God, who helps the

poor and lifts up the lowly.

December 22, 2020 Isaiah 7:10- 16 Romans 1:1-17 Matthew 1: 18-25

The young woman will bear a child Paul greets the saints in Rome; Mary is with child; an angel visits Joseph; Jesus
Fourth Sunday of and name him Immanuel. Jesus is the promised Son of God. is “God with us.”
Advent
Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19
Mark Restore us, O God; let your face
shine, and save us.

December 29, 2020 Isaiah 63:7-9 Hebrews 2:10- 18 Matthew 2: 13- 23

The people were saved not by an Jesus calls us brothers and sisters; Joseph and Mary flee to Egypt to escape
First Sunday after angel, but the Lord’s presence. he became human to save us. persecution for Herod.
Christmas
Psalm 148
Ann Let everything in the whole creation
praise the name of the Lord.

January 5, 2020 Jeremiah 31: 7-14 Ephesians 1:3-14 John 1: (1-9) 10-18
God will bring the people home, We were chosen in Christ from the Those who trust in Christ have power to
Second Sunday turning their mourning into joy. beginning to give glory to God. become children of God.
after Christmas
Psalm 147: 12-20
The word of the Lord goes forth; God
fills us with good things.
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January 6 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Ephesians 3: 1-12 Matthew 2:1-12

(observe January 5) Arise, shine; your light has come; the An ancient mystery is revealed; Following a star, wise men visit Jesus and bring
glory of the Lord appears. Gentiles are fellow heirs in Christ. him gifts.
Epiphany of the
Lord Psalm 72: 1-7, 10-14
May the king reign forever and
Mark deliver the needy.

January 12. 2020 Isaiah 42:1-9 Acts 10: 34-43 Matthew 3:13-17
The Lord says: Here is my servant, my Peter preaches: God shows no Jesus is baptized; the Spirit descends; a voice
Baptism of the Lord chosen, in whom I Delight. partiality; Jesus is Lord of all. says: This is my Son.

Psalm 29
Give glory to God; the voice of the
Lord is over the waters.

January 19, 2020 Isaiah 49:1-7 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1: 29- 42

The servant of the Lord is given as a Paul writes to the church at John says Jesus is the Lamb of God; Jesus calls
Second Sunday light to the nations. Corinth, giving thanks for God’s Andrew and Peter.
after Epiphany grace.
Psalm 40: 1-11
I waited for the Lord, who saved me;
now I sing God’s praise.
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January 26, 2020 Isaiah 9:1-4 1 Corinthians 1: 10- 18 Matthew 4: 12-23

Light shines on those who walk in Paul calls for unity and proclaims Jesus calls four disciples; Follow me, and you
Third Sunday after darkness; the people rejoice. the message of the cross. will fish for people.
Epiphany
Psalm 27: 1, 4-9
The Lord is my light and salvation;
therefore I am not afraid.

February 2, 2020 Micah 6:1-8 1 Corinthians 1: 18-21 Matthew 5: 1-12

What does the Lord require? Justice, The foolishness of the cross Jesus begins his Sermon on the Mount with the
Fourth Sunday kindness, and humility. shames the wisdom of the world. Beatitudes.
after Epiphany
Psalm 15
Those who do what is right live in the
presence of God.

February 9, 2020 Isaiah 58: 1-9 (9b-12) 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16) Matthew 5:13-20
The fast God chooses: do justice, Paul preaches Christ, crucified; the Jesus says: You are salt and light; I have come
Fifth Sunday after release captives, help the poor. Spirit reveals God’s wisdom. to fulfill the law.
Epiphany
Psalm 112: 1-9 (10)
Those who do God’s will and seek
what is right will be happy.
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February 16, 2020 Deuteronomy 30: 15-20 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5: 21-37
A choice between life and death, Paul planted, Apollos watered, but Jesus interprets the laws on murder, adultery,
Sixth Sunday after prosperity and adversity. God is the source of growth and making vows.
Epiphany
Psalm 119: 1-8
Happy are those who keep God’s law
and follow God’s way.

February 23, 2020 Exodus 24:12-18 2 Peter 1: 16-21 Matthew 17:1-9

The glory of God settles on Sinai, The apostle recounts Jesus’ On a high mountain with Moses and Elijah,
Transfiguration of where Moses spends forty days. transfiguration, fulfilling prophecy. Jesus is transfigured.
the Lord
Psalm 2
MARDI GRAS God says: You are my son; the
SUNDAY nations will serve the Lord.

OR

Psalm 99
The Lord reigns; worship God on the
holy mountain.