YEAR B (2011–2012)
THEMES AND SCRIPTURES

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

NOVEMBER 2011

27 God Is the Potter, We Are the Clay (Peace)
First Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 64:1-9, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:24-37/13:38-53 IV

DECEMBER 2011

4 The Glory of the Lord Shall Be Revealed (Hope)
Second Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13, 2 Peter 3:8-15a, Mark 1:1-8/1:1-6 IV

11 The Lord Has Done Great Things (Joy)
Third Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8, 19-28/1:6-8, 20-28 IV, Psalm 126

18 He Will Be Called the Son of God (Love)
Fourth Sunday of Advent
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16, Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38

25 A Child Is Born
Christmas Day
Isaiah 62:6-12, Psalm 97, Titus 3:4-7, Luke 2:1-20

JANUARY 2012

1 Kneel before Him
First Sunday after Christmas Day
Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14, Ephesians 1:3-14, Matthew 2:1-12/3:1-12 IV

8 By Water and Spirit
First Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Genesis 1:1-5/1:1-8 IV, Psalm 29, Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11/1:3-9 IV

15 Lord, Speak to Me
Racial Justice Day
Second Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20), Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, John 1:43-51

22 Respond to God’s Call
Third Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Jonah 3:1-5, 10, Psalm 62:5-12, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20/1:12-18 IV

29 Jesus Amazes and Astounds
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Psalm 111, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1:21-28/1:19-25 IV

FEBRUARY 2012

5 Gather around Jesus
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-11, 20c, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39/1:26-35 IV

12 Make Me Clean
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Youth Ministries Day
2 Kings 5:1-14 Psalm 30, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Mark 1:40-45/1:36-40 IV

19 This Is My Son
Last Sunday after the Epiphany
Transfiguration Sunday
2 Kings 2:1-12, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Psalm 50:1-6, Mark 9:2-9/9:1-6 IV

26 Remember the Everlasting Covenant
First Sunday in Lent
Genesis 9:8-17/9:15-25 IV, Psalm 25:1-10, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-15/1:7-13 IV

MARCH 2012

4 Receive a New Name
World Hunger Emphasis
Second Sunday in Lent
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16/17:1-12, 21-22 IV, Psalm 22:23-31, Romans 4:13-25, Mark 8:31-38/8:33-41 IV

11 Tell the Glory of God
Third Sunday in Lent
Exodus 20:1-17, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, John 2:13-22

18 God’s Love Endures Forever
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Numbers 21:4-9, Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22, Ephesians 2:1-10, John 3:14-21/3:14-22 IV

25 Written on Our Hearts
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 51:1-12, Hebrews 5:5-10, John 12:20-33

APRIL 2012

1 Blessed Is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord!
Palm/Passion Sunday
Isaiah 50:4-9a/50:4-6 IV, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Mark 14:1-15:47/14:1-15:51, Mark 11: 1-11/11:1-13 IV

8 We Have Seen the Lord!
Easter 
Acts 10:34-43, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, I Corinthians 15:1-11, John 20:1-18

15 Believe!
Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:32-35, Psalm 133, 1John 1:1-2:2, John 20:19-31

22 You Are My Witnesses
Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 3:12-19, Psalm 4, 1 John 3:1-7, Luke 24:36b-48/24:35-47 IV

29 Jesus the Good Shepherd
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:5-12, Psalm 23, 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18

MAY 2012

6 Share Boldly
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 22:25-31, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-8

13 Abide in Love
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 10:44-48, Psalm 98, 1 John 5:1-6, John 15:9-17

20 Join in Apostolic Witness
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26, Psalm 1, 1 John 5:9-13, John 17:6-19

27 Speak of God’s Power
Pentecost/Endowment Day 
Acts 2:1-21, Psalms 104:24-34, 35b, John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15, Romans 8:22-27

JUNE 2012

3 Worship the Lord
First Sunday after Pentecost
Trinity Sunday
Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 29, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17

10 God’s Love Is Steadfast
Ordinary Time (Proper 5)
1 Samuel 8:4-11, Psalm 138, 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1, Mark 3:20-35/3:15-30 IV

17 Chosen to Serve
Ordinary Time (Proper 6)  
1 Samuel 15:34-16:13, Psalm 20, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17, Mark 4:26-34/4:21-27 IV

24 Stand for God
Ordinary Time (Proper 7)
1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23, 32-49) Psalm 9:9-20, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Mark 4:35-41/4:28-33 IV

JULY 2012

1 Do Not Fear
Ordinary Time (Proper 8)
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27, Psalm 130, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43/5:18-35 IV

8 Proclaim the Good News
Ordinary Time (Proper 9)
2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10, Psalm 48, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 6:1-13/6:1-14 IV

15 Set Your Hope on Christ
Ordinary Time (Proper 10)
2 Samuel 6:1-15, 12b-19, Psalm 24, Ephesians 1:3-14, Mark 6:14-29/6:15-30 IV

22 We Are One
Ordinary Time (Proper 11)
2 Samuel 7:1-14a, Psalm 89:20-37, Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-34, 53-56/6:31-35, 56-58 IV

29 Come and Be Fed
Ordinary Time (Proper 12)
2 Samuel 11:1-15, Psalm 14, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21

AUGUST 2012

5 Remembering the Body of Christ
Ordinary Time (Proper 13)
2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a, Psalm 51:1-12, Ephesians 4:1-16, John 6:24-35

12 Speak the Truth
Ordinary Time (Proper 14)
2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33, Psalm 130, Ephesians 4:25-5:2, John 6:35, 41-51

19 Make Melody to the Lord
Ordinary Time (Proper 15)
1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14, Psalm 111, Ephesians 5:15-20, John 6:51-58

26 Stand Firm
Ordinary Time (Proper 16)
1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43, Psalm 84, Ephesians 6:10-20, John 6:56-69

SEPTEMBER 2012

2 Give Us Clean Hearts
World Hunger Emphasis
Ordinary Time (Proper 17)
Song of Solomon 2:8-13, Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9, James 1:17-27, Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23/7:1-8, 14-15, 20-21 IV

9 All Are Worthy
Ordinary Time (Proper 18)
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23, Psalm 125, James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17, Mark 7:24-37/7:22-36 IV

16 Follow Me
Heritage Day
Ordinary Time (Proper 19)
Proverbs 1:20-33, Psalm 19, James 3:1-12, Mark 8:27-38/8:28-43 IV

23 Be Servants of All
Ordinary Time (Proper 20)
Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 1, James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37/9:27-35 IV

30 Pray Faithfully
Ordinary Time (Proper 21)
Esther 7:1-6,9-10; 9:20-22, Psalm 124, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50/9:36-50 IV

OCTOBER 2012

7 Receive God’s Blessing
Ordinary Time (Proper 22)
Job 1:1; 2:1-10, Psalm 26, Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12, Mark 10:2-16/10:2-14 IV

14 Respond Generously to God’s Grace
Ordinary Time (Proper 23)
Job 23:1-9,16-17, Psalm 22:1-15, Hebrews 4:12-16, Mark 10:17-31/10:15-30 IV

21 Serve in Community
Children’s Sabbath
Ordinary Time (Proper 24)
Job 38:1−7, (34−41); Psalm 104:1−9, 24, 35c; Hebrews 5:1−10, Mark 10:35−45 IV

28 Lord, Let Me See
Ordinary Time (Proper 25)
Job 42:1-6, 10-17, Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22), Hebrews 7:23-28, Mark 10:46-52/10:46-54 IV

NOVEMBER 2012

4 Love the Lord
Ordinary Time (Proper 26)
Ruth 1:1-18, Psalm 146, Hebrews 9:11-14, Mark 12:28-34/12:33-39 IV

11 Give Your All
Ordinary Time (Proper 27)
Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17, Psalm 127, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44/12:45-50 IV

18 Help Us Remain Faithful
Ordinary Time (Proper 28)
1 Samuel 1:4-20, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Hebrews 10:11-14, (15-18), 19-25, Mark 13:1-8/12:1-10 IV

25 Testify to the Truth
Ordinary Time (Proper 29)
2 Samuel 23:1-7, Psalm 132:1-12, (13-18), Revelation 1:4b-8, John 18:33-37