Morning
The sign of the cross may be made in remembrance of baptism
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen
In the morning, Lord, You hear my voice;
in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3
My mouth is filled with Your praise,
declaring your splendor all day long. Psalm 71:8
Open my lips, Lord,
And my mouth will declare Your praise. Psalm 51:15
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Song or Hymn
Bible Reading
Catechism
Apostles’ Creed
Prayers for others and ourselves
Morning Prayer
I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings in life may please You. For into Your hands, I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Then go joyfully to your work.
Evening
The sign of the cross may be made in remembrance of baptism
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen
The Lord Almighty grant us a quiet night and peace at the last.
Amen
It is good to praise the Lord
And make music to your name, O Most High,
Proclaiming your love in the morning
and your faithfulness at night. Psalm 92:1-2
Song or Hymn
Bible Reading
Catechism
Apostles’ Creed
Prayers for others and ourselves
Evening Prayer
I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Then go to sleep at once in peace.
Daily Bible Reading
Monday, September 21 – 1 Timothy 4:1–16 (Focus Verse: 1 Tim. 4:7-8)
Tuesday, September 22 – 1 Timothy 5:1–16 (1 Tim. 5:4)
Wednesday, September 23 – 1 Timothy 5:17—6:2 (1 Tim. 5:20)
Thursday, September 24 – 1 Timothy 6:3–21 (1 Tim. 6:11-12)
Friday, September 25 – Matthew 3:1–17 (Matt. 3:16-17)
Saturday, September 26 – Matthew 4:1–11 (Matt. 4:10)
Sunday, September 27 – Matthew 4:12–25 (Matt. 4:19-20)
Monday, September 28 – Matthew 5:1–20 (Focus Verse: Matt. 5:16)
Tuesday, September 29 – Matthew 5:21–48 (Matt. 5:44)
Wednesday, September 30 – Matthew 6:1–15 (Matt. 6:9-13)
Thursday, October 1 – Matthew 6:16–34 (Matt. 6:25)
Friday, October 2 – Matthew 7:1–12 (Matt. 7:11)
Saturday, October 3 – Matthew 7:13–29 (Matt. 7:14)
Sunday, October 4 – Matthew 8:1–17 (Matt. 8:10)
Weekly Bible Reading
Worship Texts for September 26/27
Old Testament: Ruth 2:8-16
Epistle: Philippians 2:1-4
Gospel: Mark 1:40-45
Worship Texts for October 3/4
Old Testament: 1 Chronicles 29:10-18
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Gospel: Mark 12:41-44
Catechism
For the week of September 21 – 27
Communion
What is the Sacrament of the Altar?
It is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ under the bread and wine, instituted by Christ Himself for us Christians to eat and to drink.
For the week of September 28 – October 4
Communion
Where is this written?
The holy Evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke, and St. Paul write:Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is My body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.”
Weekly Prayer Focus
For the week of September 21 – 27
For those disconnected from Jesus
For the week of September 28 – October 4
For all hospital workers
