Weekly Scriptures
Ashland follows the Lectionary scriptures as part of weekly worship services. Current and past scripture readings are listed here.
May Scriptures
May 4 Seventh Sunday of Easter
Acts 1:6-14
The ascension of Jesus.
Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35
God makes a home for the poor.
1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
Cast your cares on God. Be alert.
John 17:1-11
Jesus prays that his disciples “all may be one.”
May 11 Pentecost
Acts 2:1-21
The Holy Spirit comes in wind and flame.
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
God’s spirit brings life and renewal.
1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
One spirit; many gifts.
John 20:19-23
Jesus appears though the doors are locked
May 18 Trinity Sunday
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
The story of Creation.
PSALM 8
This psalm reflects on what God has done and still does in this universe.
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Paul, writing to the church at Corinth, speaks of the love of God.
Matthew 28:16-20
Christ bids farewell to his disciples, promising to be with them until the
end of the world.
May 25 Second Sunday after Pentecost
Genesis 6:11-22; 7:24; 8:14-19
Displeased with what creation has become, God decides to bring a great
flood.
Psalm 131
This is a psalm of humility, of confidence in God.
Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-28 (29-31)
Paul speaks of the universality of human sin and the great grace embodied in
the work of Christ.
Matthew 7:21-29
The parable of the wise person who built a house upon rock.