The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the New Century Version Bible

The Collect: Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Isaiah 35:1-10

Psalm: Psalm 146:4-9 or Canticle 3 or Canticle 15

Epistle: James 5:7-10

Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11

On December December 19 we celebrate the life of Lillian Trasher, Missionary in Egypt.

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