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The readings for each Sunday and holy day—typically one each from the Old Testament, Epistles, and Gospels—are meant for the weekly service of worship on the Lord's Day. It provides a systematic approach to the use of Scripture in worship. The lectionary follows the outline of the Christian year.
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The lectionary is a series of Scripture readings for specific days of the year. The United Methodist Church uses the Revised Common Lectionary, which is a three-year cycle of readings. Each Sunday, four passages are recommended, usually two from the Old Testament and two from the New Testament.
SUNDAYS DETERMINED BY ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Christian Education, Disability Awareness, Golden Cross Sunday, International Day, Rural Life. JANUARY 06 | Epiphany of the Lord. Isa 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-7, 10-14 (UMH 795); Eph 3:1-12; Matt 2:1-12. MARCH 26 | Tuesday of Holy Week (Purple or Red) Isa 49:1-7; Ps 71:1-14 (UMH 794); 1 Cor 1:18-31; John 12:20-36.
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