Christ the King Sunday
Last Sunday of the Church Year
9:00am Matins Divine Service with organ and choir
11:00am Confirmation Service; Holy Communion Responsive liturgy with Instrumental
7:00pm Holy Communion p. 20 with organ
Bible Readings
- Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 The Lord himself will be the Shepherd King
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Be ready for the Lord’s coming
- Psalm 90:1-8,12 Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom
- Matthew 25:14-30 The parable of the talents
Hymns
- LH 465 Praise my soul the king of heaven
- LH 367 O bring to the Lord
- LH 819 Wake us O Lord
- LH 202 Help us to conquer
Collect
Almighty God, we cannot trust in our own goodness, so deal with us, not according to the severity of Your judgment, but according to Your mercy. We ask this through Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Bible Readings for the week ahead
- Monday: 1 Chronicles 16:7-22 David's Psalm of Thanksgiving
- Tuesday: 1 Chronicles 16:23-36 Sing to the Lord all the earth
- Wednesday: Psalm 145 The greatness and the goodness of God
- First Sunday of Advent Sunday 3 December
- Thursday: Isaiah 64:1-9 Open the heavens and come down!
- Friday: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 As you wait for Christ's return
- Saturday: Psalm 80:1-7,17-19 Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved.
- Sunday: Mark 13:24-37 No one knows the day or the hour