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, December 1 – 1 Peter 3:1-22 (Focus Verse: 1 Pet. 3:21)
Tuesday, December 2 – 1 Peter 4:1-19 (1 Pet. 4:10-11)
Wednesday, December 3 – 1 Peter 5:1-14 (1 Pet 5:6-7)
Thursday, December 4 – 2 Peter 1:1-21 (2 Pet. 1:20-21)
Friday, December 5 – 2 Peter 2:1-22 (2 Pet. 2:1)
Saturday, December 6 – 2 Peter 3:1-18 (2 Pet. 3:9)
Sunday, December 7 – 1 John 1:1-2:14 (1 John 1:3)
Monday, December 8 – 1 John 2:15-29 (Focus Verse: 1 John 2:16-17)
Tuesday, December 9 – 1 John 3:1-24 (1 John 3:9-10)
Wednesday, December 10 – 1 John 4:1-21 (1 John 4:15)
Thursday, December 11 – 1 John 5:1-21 (1 John 5:14)
Friday, December 12 – Jude 1-25 (Jude 21-22)
Saturday, December 13 – Revelation 1:1-20 (Rev. 1:7)
Sunday, December 14 – Revelation 2:1-29 (Rev. 2:7)
Weekly Bible Reading
Worship Texts for December 6/7
Old Testament: Isaiah 11:1–10
Epistle: Romans 15:4–13
Gospel: Matthew 3:1–12
Worship Texts for December 13/14
Old Testament: Isaiah 35:1–10
Epistle: 2 Peter 3:8-18
Gospel: Matthew 11:2–15
Catechism
For the week of December 1 – 7
The Apostle’s Creed
The First Article
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
For the week of December 8 – 14
The Apostle’s Creed
The First Article – Explanation
What does this mean? I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my reason and all my senses, and still takes care of them.
Weekly Prayer Focus
For the week of December 1 – 7
For Trinity Lutheran ECC Administration and Staff
For the week of December 8 – 14
For those struggling mentally and emotionally