Sunday, January 12, 2025

First Sunday after the Epiphany

Watchword for the week — God said, “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1

Sunday, January 12 — Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29
Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17,21-22

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. Proverbs 10:12

In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:10-11

Loving Creator, when we turn away from love, remind us of our call as your people: to love one another; to care for our neighbor. Give us the courage to love boldly in the face of a world brimming with discontent. Help us love one another well. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.