Sunday, December 16, 2018

3rd Sunday of Advent: The Joy of Kindness (C) 9
Key Passage
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. (Philippians 4:4–5)
Questions
Adults: What might John the Baptist challenge you to do differently in your life?
Children: Do you have extras that you can share with others this week?

Readings

First Reading • Promise of a Savior
Zephaniah 3:14-18a (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Joy and Peace
Philippians 4:4-7 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Gospel • John Calls the People to Justice
Luke 3:10-18 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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