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February 3, 2019
The 5th Sunday after Epiphany
“Contentment”

PRAYER OF THE DAY
Lord of stories, Jesus taught us through stories and the wisdom of the shared word. Teach us through your stories, that we may learn, grow, and love. For the sake of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

• Matthew 13:24-43

Narrative Lectionary Year 1 (Matthew)

Steve Schumacher
Pastor

Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Puyallup – South Hill, WA

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February 3, 2019
The 4th Sunday after Epiphany
“Pray”

PRAYER OF THE DAY
Extravagant God, you have promised treasure in heaven that outweighs any we could envision or imagine on earth. Help us to be grateful for the amazing gifts you have already given to us. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

• Matthew 6:7-21

Narrative Lectionary Year 1 (Matthew)

Steve Schumacher
Pastor

Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Puyallup – South Hill, WA

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January 27, 2019
The 3rd Sunday after Epiphany
“Humility”

PRAYER OF THE DAY
Loving God, your son Jesus taught many things that helped people know how deeply you love humanity. Help us to live in your love, so that we might be beacons of light for others. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and LORD. Amen.

• Matthew 5:1-20

Narrative Lectionary Year 1 (Matthew)

Steve Schumacher
Pastor

Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Puyallup – South Hill, WA

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January 13, 2019
The Baptism of our Lord
“Baptism: His and Ours”

PRAYER OF THE DAY
Righteous God, you sent your son Jesus to be baptized by John in the Jordan, so that all might hear the proclamation of your love. Make us voices of proclamation, so that all might know of your love through our words and our actions. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

• Matthew 3

Narrative Lectionary Year 1 (Matthew)

Steve Schumacher
Pastor

Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Puyallup – South Hill, WA

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December 30, 2018
The 1st Sunday of Christmas

PRAYER OF THE DAY
Holy Parent, you blessed Jesus with a rich line of diverse and interesting ancestors. Bless our families; those related by blood and those brought to us by love. For the sake of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

• Psalm 132:11-12
• Matthew 1:1-17

Narrative Lectionary Year 1 (Matthew)

Shannon Fleischfresser, Director
Family + Youth Services

Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Puyallup – South Hill, WA

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January 6, 2019
The Epiphany of our Lord
“The King of the Jews”

PRAYER OF THE DAY
Extravagant God, you sent Magi with generous gifts to visit the baby Jesus and proclaim his reign to all the world. Make our voices heard when we proclaim God’s love to all. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

• Matthew 2

Narrative Lectionary Year 1 (Matthew)

Steve Schumacher
Pastor

Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Puyallup – South Hill, WA

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December 16, 2018
The 3rd Sunday of Advent

PRAYER OF THE DAY
Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the preaching of John, that, rejoicing in your salvation, we may bring forth the fruits of repentance; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

• Zephaniah 3:14-20
• Psalm 146:5-10
• Luke 3:7-18

Revised Common Lectionary (Year A)

Steve Schumacher
Pastor

Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Puyallup – South Hill, WA

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December 9, 2018
The 2nd Sunday of Advent

PRAYER OF THE DAY
Stir up your power, LORD Christ, and come. By your merciful protection alert us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and redeem us for your life of justice, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

• Malachi 3:1-4
• Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
• Luke 3:1-6

Revised Common Lectionary (Year A)

Steve Schumacher
Pastor

Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Puyallup – South Hill, WA

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December 2, 2018
The 1st Sunday of Advent

PRAYER OF THE DAY
Stir up your power, LORD Christ, and come. By your merciful protection alert us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and redeem us for your life of justice, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

• Jeremiah 33:14-16
• Psalm 122
• Luke 21:35-36
  Revised Common Lectionary (Year A)

Steve Schumacher
Pastor

Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Puyallup – South Hill, WA

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September 30, 2018

PRAYER OF THE DAY
God of salvation, you rescued the Israelites at the edge of the Red Sea. Rescue us from the things of this world that threaten our lives and livelihoods, so that we might forever place our trust in you. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and LORD. Amen.

• Exodus 14:5-7, 10-14, 21-29
• Matthew 2:1-15
  Narrative Lectionary (Year 1)

Steve Schumacher
Pastor

Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Puyallup – South Hill, WA