Prepare for Worship

The assigned Scripture selections for upcoming services are shown below according to date. As you prepare for worship, consider exploring the Scripture readings for the day on your own prior to the service. St. Paul Lutheran Church generally uses the English Standard Version (ESV) of the Bible.

WORSHIPING TOGETHER IN DECEMBER

December 3 – First Sunday in Advent

Bible Readings: Is. 64:1–9, 1 Cor. 1:3–9, Mark 11:1–10

December 10 – Second Sunday in Advent

Bible Readings: Is. 40:1–11, 2 Peter 3:8–14, Mark 1:1–8

December 17 – Third Sunday in Advent

Bible Readings: Is. 61:1–4, 8–11, 1 Thess. 5:16–24, John 1:6–8, 19–28

December 24 – Fourth Sunday in Advent

Bible Readings: 2 Sam. 7:1–11, 16, Rom. 16:25–27, Luke 1:26–38

December 24/25 – Christmas

Bible Readings: Is. 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14

December 31 – Epiphany – Observed

Bible Readings: Is. 60:1-6, Eph 3:1–12, Matt. 2:1–12