4th Sunday after Easter A, 5th of Easter AThe Good NewsSentenceJesus himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, being dead to sin, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:24. Collects Almighty God, you show to those who are in error the light of your truth so that they may return into the way of righteousness: grant to all who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ's service that they may renounce those things that are contrary to their profession and follow all such things as are agreeable to it; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. BCP. Easter 3 Everliving God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life: give us grace to love one another, to follow in the way of his commandments, and to share his risen life; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. APBA Readings The Son of Man standing at God's right hand. Acts 7:54-60 7:55-60 Wait for the Lord and keep to his way. Psalm 31:1-5 31:1-5, 15-16 31:1-5, 17-18 Set apart to sing God's praise. 1 Peter 2:4-10 2:2-10 2:11-25 The way, the truth and the life. John 14:1-14 Supplementary readings Samaria accepts the gospel. Acts 8:1-13 The mighty angel and the little scroll. Revelation 10:1-11 Hymns and Spiritual Songs |
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RCL reading; APBA reading; Congregational response or refrain, AAPB/RSV; Subject heading, AAPB; Where there is a second Old Testament reading it is sequential rather than linked to the gospel; Hymn book and other abbreviations. See In Words and Song. Index of studies: Resource library ![[Pumpkin Cottage]](images/cottage1s.gif){kind=small} Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons www.lectionarystudies.com |