Brookfield Congregational Church
8 Common Street
P.O. Box 457
Brookfield Massachusetts, 01506-0457
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Readers: Introductory statement: "A reading from" Genesis or "A reading from" the Acts of the Apostles, (note: not necessary to give chapter and verses if printed in bulletin), at conclusion of reading please say "The word of the Lord". Intro statement for a Gospel reading: "The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to" John, or according to Matthew (note again not necessary to give chapter and verses if printed) end with "The Gospel of the Lord". You can indicate at Gospel reading "Please stand if able for the Gospel". Again that is not necessary if bulletin indicates standing.
All readings should be from an Authorized version: King James, New King James (pulpit and pew Bible at present time) New Revised Standard Version, New International Version. All these are English translations of original Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Greek; they are approved by wide-variety of English speaking churches, and authorized by their representative leadership.
**NB** There is a possibility of change any given Sunday, usually with advance notice, but this rare so such announced lists are generally accurate. Pastor john
Scripture Readings for June 2023
Date
Scripture
Gospel
Themes
04
Genesis 1:1-13
Matthew 9:1-8
Communion Sunday
11
Genesis 2:1-9
Matthew 9:9-13
CHILDRENS DAY
18
Romans 2:1-11
Matthew 9:18-26
Life is restored
God will do anything to reach us, What happens when we die?
25
Romans 8:18-28
Matthew 10:24-39
Scripture Readings for July 2023
Date
Scripture
Gospel
Themes
02
Romans 6:12-23
Matthew 10:40-42
Communion Sunday
Slaves to Righteousness – Freedom to enter into relationship
09
Mathew 13:31-33 & 44-52
1 Kings 3:5-12
Parable of the Mustard Seed
Small things can make a huge difference
16
Jeremiah 20:7-12
Matthew 28:16-20
A Burning inside that needs to be shared
Mission is worship
23
Genesis 28:10-19
Matthew 13:24-30 & 36-43
KIDS TALK ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE FROM TRIP
30
Matthew 11:25-30
Psalm 145:8-14
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand – New Math, God provides
Scripture Readings for August 2023
Date
Scripture
Gospel
Themes
06
Matthew 14:13-21
Isaiah 55:1-5
Communion Sunday
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand – New Math, God provides
13
Matthew 14:22-33
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
Jesus Walks on Water (the boat was beaten by the waves for the wind was against them) - Lost without the Light House
20
Matthew 15:10-20
Genesis 45:1-15
What defiles a person – What comes out of the mouth defiles but also lifts up!
27
Matthew 16:13-20
Exodus 1:8-2:10
Dr. Kathleen Hosterman (BES Principal) Delivering Sermon
Scripture Readings for September 2023
Date
Scripture
Gospel
Themes
03
Matthew 16:21-28
Exodus 3:1-15
Revelation of Jesus Death, Reward, and Second Coming - Spirit Led Living