Inwood Lutheran Parish

 

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For you, O Lord, are my hope
my trust, O Lord, from my youth.

Love never ends.

In you, O Lord, I take refuge;

let me never be put to shame.

In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me;

incline your ear to me and save me.

Be to me a rock of refuge, a strong fortress, to save me,

for you are my rock and my fortress.

Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked,

from the grasp of the unjust and cruel.

For you, O Lord, are my hope,

my trust, O Lord, from my youth.

Upon you I have leaned from my birth;

My praise is continually of you.

Pastor's Soapbox
updated 9/30/09

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany January 31, 2010 — Color: green

Jeremiah 1:4-10

Psalm 71:1-6 (appointed psalm refrain: verse 6)

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Luke 4:21-30

Almighty and ever-living God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and love; and that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Alleluia. You shall go to all to whom I send you. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Alleluia. (Jer. 1:7, 8)

Presentation of Our Lord February 2, 2010 — Color: white

Malachi 3:1-4

Psalm 84 (1) or Psalm 24:7-10 (7)(appointed psalm refrain: verse 1)

Hebrews 2:14-18

Luke 2:22-40

Almighty and ever-living God, your only-begotten Son was presented this day in the temple. May we be presented to you with clean and pure hearts by the same Jesus Christ, our great high priest, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Alleluia. My eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples. Alleluia. (Luke 2:30-31)

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany February 7, 2010 — Color: green

Isaiah 6:1-8 [9-13]

Psalm 138 (appointed psalm refrain: verse 2)

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Luke 5:1-11

Most holy God, the earth is filled with your glory, and before you angels and saints stand in awe. Enlarge our vision to see your power at work in the world, and by your grace make us heralds of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Alleluia. Jesus says, Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.The Spirit of the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor, and to proclaim release to the captives. Alleluia. (Matthew 4:19)

GREEN. Green is used for its symbolism of our growth in Christ.