YEAR C (2009–2010)
SCRIPTURES

2010 Annual Theme: "Live Generously, Love Courageously"

(Note: "Inspired Version" Bible verse numbers are noted where they differ;
bold indicates scripture(s) to which theme is most closely tied.)

LECTIONARY:  YEAR C

NOVEMBER 2009

29. Redemption Is Near (Love)
First Sunday of Advent
Jeremiah 33:14–16; Psalm 25:1–10; I Thessalonians 3:9–13; Luke 21:25–36

DECEMBER 2009

6. Prepare the Way (Hope)
Second Sunday of Advent
Malachi 3:1–4; Luke 1:68–79/1:67–78 IV; Philippians 1:3–11; Luke 3:1–6/3:1–11 IV

13. Proclaim the Good News (Joy)
Third Sunday of Advent
Zephaniah 3:14–20; Isaiah 12:2–6; Philippians 4:4–7; Luke 3:7–18/3:12–25 IV

20. The Lord’s Word Is Fulfilled (Peace)
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Micah 5:2–5a; Luke 1:47–55/1:46–54 IV; Hebrews 10:5–10; Luke 1:39–45/1:39–44 IV

27. All Who Heard Were Amazed
First Sunday after Christmas
I Samuel 2:18–20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12–17; Luke 2:41–52

JANUARY 2010

3. Praising the Giver of Gifts
Second Sunday after Christmas
Jeremiah 31:7–14; Psalm 147:12–20; Ephesians 1:3–14; John 1:1–18

10. Listen to God’s Voice
First Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Isaiah 43:1–7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14–17; Luke 3:15–17, 21–22/3:22–24, 28–29 IV

17. God Has Called and Gifted Each One
Racial Justice Day
Second Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Isaiah 62:1–5; Psalm 36:5–10; I Corinthians 12:1–11; John 2:1–11

24. Many Gifts, One Body, Serving Together
Third Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Nehemiah 8:1–3, 5–6, 8–10; Psalm 19; I Corinthians 12:12–31a; Luke 4:14–21/4:13–21 IV

31. God Provides Strength and Understanding
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Jeremiah 1:4–10; Psalm 71:1–6; I Corinthians 13:1–13; Luke 4:21–30

FEBRUARY 2010

7. Called to Go Deeper
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Isaiah 6:1–13; Psalm 138; I Corinthians 15:1–11; Luke 5:1–11

14. The Spirit Brings Freedom
Youth Ministries Day
Last Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Exodus 34: 29–35; Psalm 99; II Corinthians 3:12—4:2; Luke 9:28–43a

21. The Beauty of Discomfort
First Sunday in Lent
Deuteronomy 26:1–11; Psalm 91:1–2, 9–16; Romans 10:8b–13; Luke 4:1–13/4:1–12 IV

28. What Matters Most
Second Sunday in Lent
Genesis 15:1–12, 17–18/15:1–16, 20–21 IV; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17—4:1; Luke 13:31–35/13:31–36 IV

MARCH 2010

7. Seek, Thirst, and Listen
World Hunger Emphasis
Third Sunday in Lent
Isaiah 55:1–9; Psalm 63:1–8; I Corinthians 10:1–13; Luke 13:1–9

14. Confess to the Lord
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Joshua 5:9–12; Psalm 32; II Corinthians 5:16–21; Luke 15:1–3, 11b–32

21. Formed in Christ
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Isaiah 43:16–21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b–14; John 12:1–8

28. Proclaim that Jesus Christ Is Lord
Palm/Passion Sunday
Luke 19:28-40/19:27–39 IV; Psalm 118:1–2, 19–29; Isaiah 50:4–9a/50: 4–6 IV; Psalm 31:9–16; Philippians 2:5–11; Luke 22:14—23:56/22:14—23:57 IV

APRIL 2010

4. Delight in New Life
Easter
Isaiah 65:17–25; Psalm 118:1–2, 14–24; I Corinthians 15:19–26; John 20:1–18

11. Teach in Christ’s Name
Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 5:27–32; Psalm 118:14–29; Revelation 1:4–8; John 20:19–31

18. Joy Comes with the Morning
Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 9:1–20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11–14; John 21:1–19

25. Every Tribe, Nation, People, and Language
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 9:36–43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9–17; John 10:22–30

MAY 2010

2. Minister through Love
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 11:1–18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1–6; John 13:31–35

9. Bring Glory and Honor to God
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 16:9–15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10, 22—22:5; John 14:23–29

16. To the Ends of the Earth
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Acts 16:16–34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:12–14, 16–17, 20–21; John 17:20–26

23. The Spirit Is in Us
Pentecost/Endowment Day
Acts 2:1–21; Psalm 104:24–34, 35b; Romans 8:14–17; John 14:8–17, 25–27

30. Creator, Redeemer, Guide
First Sunday after Pentecost
Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1–5; John 16:12–15

JUNE 2010

6. Touch Me, Lord
Ordinary Time (Proper 5)
I Kings 17:8–24; Psalm 146; Galatians 1:11–24; Luke 7:11–17

13. Go in Peace
Ordinary Time (Proper 6)
I Kings 21:1–21a; Psalm 5:1–8; Galatians 2:15–21; Luke 7:36—8:3

20. Declare God to All
Ordinary Time (Proper 7)
I Kings 19:1–15a; Psalms 42 and 43; Galatians 3:23–29; Luke 8:26–39/8:26–40 IV

27. Proclaim the Kingdom of God
Ordinary Time (Proper 8)
II Kings 2:1–2, 6–14; Psalm 77:1–2, 11–20; Galatians 5:1, 13–25; Luke 9:51–62

JULY 2010

4. Share All Things
Ordinary Time (Proper 9)
II Kings 5:1–14; Psalm 30; Galatians 6:1–16; Luke 10:1–11, 16–20/10:1–11, 17–21 IV

11. Go and Do Likewise
Ordinary Time (Proper 10)
Amos 7:7–17; Psalm 82; Colossians 1:1–14; Luke 10:25–37/10:26–38 IV

18. Take Time to Listen
Ordinary Time (Proper 11)
Amos 8:1–12; Psalm 52; Colossians 1:15–28; Luke 10:38–42/10:39–43 IV

25. Grounded in Christ
Ordinary Time (Proper 12)
Hosea 1:2–10; Psalm 85; Colossians 2:6–19; Luke 11:1–13/11:1–14 IV

AUGUST 2010

1. God’s Love Is Steadfast
Ordinary Time (Proper 13)
Hosea 11:1–11; Psalm 107:1–9, 43; Colossians 3:1–11; Luke 12:13–21/12:15–23 IV

8. Put Faith into Action
Ordinary Time (Proper 14)
Isaiah 1:1, 10–20; Psalm 50:1–8, 22–23; Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16; Luke 12:32–40/12:35–47 IV

15. See with Eyes of Faith
Ordinary Time (Proper 15)
Isaiah 5:1–7; Psalm 80:1–2, 8–19; Hebrews 11:29—12:2; Luke 12:49–56/12:58–65 IV

22. Proclaim Freedom
Ordinary Time (Proper 16)
Jeremiah 1:4–10; Psalm 71:1–6; Hebrews 12:18–29; Luke 13:10–17

29. Walk Humbly with God
Ordinary Time (Proper 17)
Jeremiah 2:4–13; Psalm 81:1, 10–16; Hebrews 13:1–8, 15–16; Luke 14:1, 7–14

SEPTEMBER 2010

5. Refresh My Heart in Christ
World Hunger Emphasis
Ordinary Time (Proper 18)
Jeremiah 18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33/14:25-34 IV

12. Rejoice! What Was Lost, Is Found!
Ordinary Time (Proper 19)
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28; Psalm 14; I Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10

19. Be Faithful in Little Things
Heritage Day
Ordinary Time (Proper 20)
Jeremiah 8:18-9:1; Psalm 79:1-9; I Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13

26. Be Generous and Ready to Share
Ordinary Time (Proper 21)
Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15; Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16; I Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31/16:24-36 IV

OCTOBER 2010

3. Increase Our Faith
Ordinary Time (Proper 22)
Lamentations 1:1–6; Psalm 137; II Timothy 1:1–14; Luke 17:5–10

10. Rise and Go
Ordinary Time (Proper 23)
Jeremiah 29:1, 4–7; Psalm 66:1–12; II Timothy 2:8–15; Luke 17:11–19

17. Pray Always
Children’s Sabbath
Ordinary Time (Proper 24)
Jeremiah 31:27–34; Psalm 119:97–104; II Timothy 3:14—4:5; Luke 18:1–8

24. Have Mercy on Me, a Sinner
Ordinary Time (Proper 25)
Joel 2:23–32; Psalm 65; II Timothy 4:6–8, 16–18; Luke 18:9–14

31. Salvation Has Come
Ordinary Time (Proper 26)
Habakkuk 1:1–4, 2:1–4; Psalm 119:137–144; II Thessalonians 1:1–4, 11–12; Luke 19:1–10

NOVEMBER 2010

7. Seek God’s Peace
Ordinary Time (Proper 27)
Haggai 1: 15b—2:9; Psalm 145:1–5, 17–21; II Thessalonians 2:1–5, 13–17; Luke 20:27–38

14. Rejoice in God’s New Creation
Ordinary Time (Proper 28)
Isaiah 65:17–25; Psalm 98; II Thessalonians 3:6–13; Luke 21:5–19/21:5–18 IV

21. God’s Chosen One
Ordinary Time (Proper 29)
Jeremiah 23:1–6; Psalm 46; Colossians 1:11–20; Luke 23:33–43/23:34–44 IV

28. Beginning of Lectionary Year A
First Sunday of Advent

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