My Intention for this week is...
Morning Prayer for the Week
Light of the World, in the hush of this season,
help me to remember what is true.
Kindle my hope, steady my heart,
and let Your light rise again in me —
quiet, radiant, and real. Amen
Evening Prayer
God, I thank You for Your peace
which entered this world in the cry of a tiny child.
I pray that your peace may be known in this time,
and as the song goes, “Let it begin with me.”
Allow me to sleep in peace this night. Amen.
Readings for the Week: Matthew 1:1-17, Isaiah 2:1-5
Questions for Reflection
1. In Matthew’s genealogy (Matthew 1:1-17), each name contains a story, threading
together a lineage that leads to Christ. Who are significant relatives in your family
history, and how has their stories changed the trajectory of you or your family?
2. Is there a relative or friend who has significantly changed your life?
3. Isaiah 2:1-5 talks about turning spears into pruning hooks. What does that look
like with today’s implements of war?
4. Can you imagine a time without war?
Intentionally Christian as a Congregation
Record your intentions and experiences in a journal or on your phone.
Consider sharing your intention or experience with Trinity friends in a small
group, on a communal bulletin board in the narthex, or on the Trinity Facebook
page