Theme: The Lord is near

Verse of the day: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! The Lord is near. Phil. 4:4,5b

KLPR: 7 (violet)

📖 Readings: Ps. 130:5–8 (or Ps. 102:14,16–17,20–22); Isa. 29:17–19; Rom. 15:8–13; Matt. 1:18–24

🙏 Prayer of the day: Lord our God, with the Virgin Mary we rejoice in your mighty deeds. Prepare our hearts to receive the good news of the Saviour’s birth. Let it renew our lives and make us messengers of peace and love; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.

Further information: EELC Church Calendar