Observation
The Second Sunday of Epiphany
The 15th Day of January, Anno Domini 2023
Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year A
Liturgical Colors: Green
Acclamations
I will make you as a light for the nations,
That my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.
Collects
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Lessons
Exodus 12:21–28
Psalm 40:1–11
I Corinthians 1:1–9
John 1:29–42
Prefaces
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who took on our mortal flesh to reveal his glory; that he might bring us out of darkness and into his own glorious light.
Personal Reflections
Today’s service commemorates the 175th anniversary of Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, the first English speaking Lutheran church in our area. Bishop Kurt Kusserow from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA will be preaching today. A small reception is planned to follow the service.
How could I not attend a service commemorating this occasion? I had previously met Bishop Kusserow by Zoom call, during the Synod assembly two years ago, but this was the first opportunity I had to meet him in person. Pastor Chaffee introduced me as his only adult baptism. Sometimes I really miss being a member of this church.
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