The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Lessons for January 19 
     Psalm 67, 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, John 1:43-51

In Psalm 67 the psalmist asks that the Lord would be gracious to His people so that "Your ways may
be known on earth, your salvation among all nations."  When that happens the nations will "be glad and
sing for joy" and "the land will yield its harvest." 

The Old Testament and Gospel lessons speak of hearing and responding to God's call to serve in
ministry.  Samuel was aided by old Eli to discern the call of God. Philip, having heard the Lord's call,
was instrumental in bringing Nathanael into the Lord's service. 

The Epistle is very clear about what those who follow the Lord must leave behind as they seek to serve
Him.  

Hymn suggestions:   339 (LW),  318 (LW),   316 (LW),   879 (HS98),  882 (HS98)


Prayer for January 19, 2003
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Dear Lord, we thank You, for You continue to call faithful labourers into Your harvest. Bless all those
whose names we are receiving today that they may be led to consider the call to serve You as future
pastors and church workers.
Grant them the wisdom to understand Your will for their lives. And, if it be Your will, lead them to
respond to the call to full-time service in Your church, to the glory of Your Holy Name, and for the
expansion of Your Kingdom; for You alone are the Lord, and with the Father and the Holy Spirit are
one God, now and forever. Amen