The Congregation at Prayer

For the Week of Epiphany 3 (January 26-31, 2026)

Invocation: In the Name of the Father and of the (+) Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Speak the Apostles’ Creed. 

Verse: 1 Corinthians 1:31 – “Therefore, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

Hymn of the Week:  Lutheran Service Book #842 “Son of God, Eternal Savior”

Hymns for Sunday: 913, 842, 625, 644, 580, 700

Readings for the Week: [The readings for Thursday-Saturday are the Scriptures for this coming Sunday.]

Monday: Titus 1:1-9

Commemoration of St. Titus. Why did Paul leave Titus in Crete? What did he tell him to do Why is this important?

Tuesday: Psalm 15

Who is the only one who fulfills this psalm, can dwell with God, and not be moved? How can it be true for you as well? 

Wednesday: Matthew 20:1-16

Do you want the Lord to give you what you deserve or to be merciful to you? How about for your neighbor? Why are we sometimes slow to have mercy on others but want it ourselves?

Thursday: Micah 6:1–8

What did the Lord do for His people? What did He ask in return? Did they? Why not? So what did God do? Where is Jesus here?

Friday: 1 Corinthians 1:18–31

Why must the cross be the center of our preaching? If it’s not, what then is? What then happens to us and the Church?

Saturday: Matthew 5:1-12

Who is blessed? Why? Do they look blessed? If you don’t feel blessed, are you? What role does faith play?

The Catechism - Daily Prayers: Returning Thanks (after a meal): Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever. [He] gives food to every creature. He provides food for the cattle and for the young ravens that call. His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, not His delight in the legs of a man; the Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. (Psalm 116:1, 25; 147:9-11) We thank You, Lord God, heavenly Father, for all Your benefits, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Collect for the Week: Almighty God, You know we live in the midst of so many dangers that in our frailty we cannot stand upright. Grant strength and protection to support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen.

The Prayers:  Please pray for . . .

+ yourself and for all in need (remembering especially those on our prayer list).

+ God’s blessing, wisdom, and guidance for our congregation’s Commission on Mercy.

+ the Independent Ev. Lutheran Church (Germany), for God’s wisdom, blessing, guidance, and provision.

+ God’s blessing, guidance, and wisdom for Hope for the Destitute (care for Kenyan widows and orphans).

Conclude with the Lord’s Prayer and Luther’s Morning or Evening Prayer from the Catechism.

Now joyfully go about your day (or to bed) in good cheer, child of God!

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