23rd Sunday after Pentecost

COLLECT Immanent God, you expect us to be vigilant: in the night of sin and death, wake us from our slumber and call us forth to greet Christ that we will follow him to eternal light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

1st Reading: 1 Thess 4:13-18

LISTEN TO THE GOOD NEWS PROCLAIMED IN THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO Matthew 25:1-13

PRAYER AT THE TIME OF COVID-19

AUTHOR OF LIFE, HEALER OF THE NATIONS; GRANT US COURAGE TO FACE OUR TRIAL, GIVE US WISDOM TO FIND RELIEF, GIVE US FAITH TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND GRANT US YOUR SALVATION FOR JESUS CHRIST’S SAKE. AMEN

Commission & Benediction

Go now, and follow in the footsteps of those who have gone before us in Christ. Revere the Lord. Serve God in sincerity and faithfulness. Teach those who come after you to trust in God.

And may God protect you along the way; May Christ Jesus keep you alert and prepared; And may the Holy Spirit fuel the lamp that guides your path.

Let us go in peace to love and serve the Lord, In the name of Christ. Amen.