It Is Well with My Soul: The Sacred Roots Annual 2022-2023

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T he C elebration of C hristmas

You, Christ, are the king of glory, the eternal Son of the Father. When you became man to set us free you did not shun the Virgin’s womb. You overcame the sting of death and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers. You are seated at God’s right hand in glory. We believe that you will come and be our judge. Come then, Lord, and help your people, bought with the price of your own blood, and bring us with your saints to glory everlasting.

Praise and Thanksgiving (Songs and Prayers)

Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, And to the Son and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning, Is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, amen. L istening to H is V oice Chronological Reading for the Day

Sunday: Exod. 13-15 Monday: Exod. 16-19 Tuesday: Exod. 20-21 Wednesday: Exod. 22-24 Thursday: Exod. 25-28

Lectionary Readings for First Sunday after Christmas Day Psalm: Ps. 148 OT: Isa. 63.7-9 Gospel: Matt. 2.13-23 NT: Heb. 2.10-18 Lectionary Readings for The Holy Name of Jesus Psalm: Ps. 8 OT: Num. 6.22-27 Gospel: Luke 2.15-21 NT: Phil. 2.5-11

Lectionary Readings for NewYear’s Day Psalm: Ps. 8

OT: Eccles. 3.1-13 NT: Rev. 21.1-6a

Gospel: Matt. 25.31-46