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 23 –Revelation 11:1-19 (Focus Verse: Rev. 11:19)
Tuesday, December 24 –Revelation 12:1-17 (Rev. 12:11)
Wednesday, December 25 –Matthew 1:1-17 (Matt. 1:17)
Thursday, December 26 –Matthew 1:18-25 (Matt. 1:18)
Friday, December 27 –Matthew 2:1-12 (Matt. 2:1-2)
Saturday, December 28 –Matthew 2:13-23 (Matt. 2:23)
Sunday, December 29 – Luke 1:1-25 (Luke 1:13)
Monday, December 30 –Luke 1:26-38 (Focus Verse: Luke 1:31)
Tuesday, December 31 –Luke 1:39-56 (Luke 1:41)
Wednesday, January 1 –Luke 1:57-80 (Luke 1:80)
Thursday, January 2 –Luke 2:1-20 (Luke 2:20)
Friday, January 3 – Luke 2:21-40 (Luke 2:21-40)
Saturday, January 4 –Luke 2:41-52 (Luke 2:49)
Sunday, January 5 – Luke 3:1-20 (Luke 3:16)
Weekly Bible Reading
Worship Texts for December 28/29
Old Testament: Exodus 13:1–3a, 11–15
Epistle: Colossians 3:12–17
Gospel: Luke 2:22–35
Worship Texts for January 4/5
Old Testament: 1 Kings 3:4–15
Epistle: Ephesians 1:3–14
Gospel: Luke 2:40–52
Catechism
For the week of December 23 – 29
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
For the week of December 30 – January 5
The Lord’s Prayer – Introduction
What does this mean? With these words God tenderly invites us to believe that He is our true Father and that we are His true children, so that with all boldness and confidence we may ask Him as dear children ask their dear father.
Weekly Prayer Focus
For the week of December 23 – 29
For Christmas preparations focused on Jesus
For the week of December 30 – January 5
For the Gospel to multiply