2018 ALMANAC

Rt. Rev. Prof. Cephas Omenyo

(BA (Hons) MPhil, PhD)
Moderator of the General Assembly of PCG)
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Rev. Dr. Samuel Ayete-Nyampong

PhD, University of Arbedeen, Scotland
(Clerk of the General Assembly of PCG)

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 January 2018 ALMANAC
1. MON - New Year’s Day MOVING FORWARD Isaiah 43: 1-28; Philp 3: 12-4;
John 5:8
2. TUE – Here am I! Send me Isaiah 6:1–8
3. WED - Do not say I am only a boy Jeremiah 1:1–10
4. THU - BSPG National Convention Thanksgiving for Deliverance Psalm 40:1–8
5. FRI - (Epiphany) BSPG National Convention Hear am I Lord Acts 9:10–19
6. SAT - BSPG National Convention Do not be afraid, Mary.. Luke 1:26–38
7. SUN - BSPG Presbytery Convention 1st Sunday after the Epiphany BAPTISM
OF THE LORD Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11
8. MON - You are my Son, the Beloved Mark 1:9–13
9. TUE - God’s promise to His Anointed Psalm 2
10. WED - Jesus calls the first Disciples Mark 1:14–20
11. THU - The Man with an Unclean Spirit Mark 1:21–28
12. FRI - Healing at Simeon’s house Mark 1:29–39
13. SAT - Jesus cleanses a Leper Mark 1:40–45
14. SUN - 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany HEAVEN SHALL BE OPENED TO YOU
1 Samuel 3:1-10; Psalm 139:1-6; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51
15. MON - Prayer from recovery of grave illness Psalm 6
16. TUE - The Question about fasting Mark 2:13–22
17. WED - Teaching about the Sabbath Mark 2:23–28
18. THU - NCCM / JY Workers’ Retreat The man with a withered hand Mark 3:1–12
19. FRI - NCCM / JY Workers’ Retreat Jesus appoints the Twelve Mark 3:13–30
20. SAT - NCCM / JY Workers’ Retreat The True Family of Jesus Mark 3:31–35
21. SUN - 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany REPENT AND BELIEVE IN THE GOOD
NEWS Jonah 3:1-5; Psalm 62:5-12; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20
22. MON - BSPG Prayer & Fasting Week Begins Parables about the Kingdom Mark
4:21–34
23. TUE - Prayer & Fasting Jesus stills a Storm Mark 4:35–41
24. WED - Prayer & Fasting Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Trouble Psalm
107:23–32
25. THU - Prayer & Fasting Jesus heals the demoniac Mark 5:1–20
26. FRI - Prayer & Fasting Jesus our Healer Mark 5:21–43
27. SAT - Prayer & Fasting The Mission of the Twelve Mark 6:1–13
28. SUN - 4th Sunday after the Epiphany JESUS HAS POWER OVER DEMONS
Deut. 18:15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Cor 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28
29. MON - Committee on Heritage &Doctrine Division among God’s People 1 Kings
12:21–24
30. TUE - Elijah’s triumph over Priests of Baal 1 Kings 18:20–39
31. WED - The Blessings of the Righteous Psalm 37:23–26

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1. THU - Waiting Upon the LORD Isaiah 40:29–31
2. FRI - SB NEC Meeting Trust in God Micah 7:8–11
3. SAT - Church Choir National Exec Comm Meeting Joy in the Midst of Trouble
Hab 3:17–19
4. SUN - 5th Sunday after Epiphany JESUS HAS POWER OVER SICKNESS
Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11; 1 Cor 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39
5. MON - Committee on Ministry / BIBLE WEEK BEGINS The Narrow Door
Luke 13:22–30
6. TUE - ABAASUA Prayer Retreat Starts The True Evangelist 1 Corinthians
9:19–23
7. WED - Abaasua Retreat The Focused Christian 1 Corinthians 9:24–27
8. THU - Abaasua Retreat/ YAF Evangelism Week Breaking with the Past
Philippians 3:4–11
9. FRI - Abaasua Retreat/ CWM L’ship Course/ YAF Evangelism Week Pressing
towards the Goal. Philippians 3:12–16
10. SAT - Abaasua Retreat/ CWM L’ship Course/ YAF Evangelism Week A Good
Minister of Jesus Christ 1 Timothy 4:1–10
11. SUN - 6th BIBLE SUNDAY Transfiguration Sunday IT IS GOOD WE ARE
HERE 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Cor 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9
12. MON - CHN & JY WEEK BEGINS I Can Do All Things Through Christ
Philippians 4:8–13
13. TUE - A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ 2 Timothy 2:1–7
14. WED - Ash Wednesday TRUE FASTING Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 51:1-17; 2
Cor 6:1-10 ; Matthew 6:16-21
15. THU - God the True Shepherd Ezekiel 34:11–16
16. FRI - Worldly Position versus Godly Position Matthew 20:20–28
17. SAT - True Service John 13:3–17
18. SUN - 1st Sunday in Lent CHN & JY SUNDAY “Let the Earth Hear-The Child
A witness for Christ 1 Samuel 17:20-50; Romans 10:14-17 ; Luke 2:41-52
19. MON - A Godly Leader’s Testimony 1 Samuel 12:1–5
20. TUE - Samuel anoints David 1 Samuel 16:1–13
21. WED - Committee on Christian Education Jonathan’s covenant with David 1
Samuel 18:1–9
22. THU - Committee on Specialized Ministries Nehemiah’s Godly concern
Nehemiah 2:1–8
23. FRI - Hostile plots thwarted Nehemiah 4:1–15
24. SAT - CYM National Youth Council Meeting The Righteous and the Unrighteous
Proverbs 11:7–14
25. SUN - 2nd Sunday in Lent SHARING IN CHRIST’S SUFFERING Gen 17:1-7;
Psalm 22:23-31; Rom 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38
26. MON - Dispute about greatness Luke 22:24–27
27. TUE - Committee on Basic & Secondary The New Life in Christ Romans 12:3–8
28. WED - Differently Gifted for a Common Purpose Ephesians 4:11–16

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1. THU - Committee on Counselling & Family Life Godlessness in the Last Days 1
Timothy 3:1–7
2. FRI - WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Com on Evangelism Meeting Pauls Great
Testimony 1 Timothy 3:8–13
3. SAT - Qualifications of Leaders of the Church Titus 1:5–14
4. SUN - 3rd Sunday in Lent UNDERSTANDING GOD’S PURPOSE Exodus
20:1-17; Psalm 19 ;1 Cor 1:18-25; John 2:13-22
5. MON - YOUTH & STUDENTS’ WEEK BEGINS The Waters of Meribah
Numbers 20:2–13
6. TUE - PRESBYTERY COUNCIL God’s Commission to Joshua. Joshua 1:1–9
7. WED - Committee on Specialised Ministries Deborah and Barak Judges 4:1–16
8. THU - National Presbyters Conference Saul rejected as King 1 Samuel 15:10–26
9. FRI - National Presbyters Conference God’s Kingdom Divided 1 Kings 12:1–14
10. SAT - National Presbyters Conference /DISTRICT SESSION COUNCIL/ CC
NEC Meeting Elijah flees from Jezebel 1 Kings 19:1–18
11. SUN - 4th Sunday in Lent YOUTH & STUDENTS’ SUNDAY CHANGING
THE WORLD BY THE WORD Isa.35:1-6; Psalm 107:1-3; Rom 10:1-
2,14-17 ; Acts 26:17-18
12. MON - GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL The Plot against Daniel. Daniel 6:1–14
13. TUE - GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL The Conversion of Lydia Acts 16:11–15
14. WED - GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL Ministry of Apollos Acts 18:24–28
15. THU - GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL A Worker approved by God 2
Timothy 2:15–26
16. FRI - A charge to Timothy 2 Timothy 4:1–8
17. SAT - CMM Meeting/CC Working Comm.Tending the Flock of God 1 Pet. 5:1–11
18. SUN - 5th Sunday in Lent DIE WITH JESUS AND LIVE Jer 31:31-34; Psalm
119:9-16; Heb 5:5-10; John 12:20-33
19. MON - Pain from God Lamentations 1:12–22
20. TUE - God’s warnings fulfilled Lamentations 2:1–10
21. WED - Cry over the destruction of God’s People Lamentations 2:11–22
22. THU - God’s Steadfast Love endures Lamentations 3:19–36
23. FRI - The Punishment will end Lamentations 4:16–22
24. SAT - A Plea for Mercy Lamentations 5
25. SUN - Palm Sunday HOSANNA – LORD SAVE US NOW! Isaiah 50:4-9;
Psalm 31:9-16; Phil 2:5-11; John 12:12-16
26. MON - PASSION WEEK Plea for Healing. Psalm 41
27. TUE - PASSION WEEK Prayer for Deliverance Psalm 35:11–25
28. WED - PASSION WEEK Deliverance from Persecution. Psalm 69:1–15
29. THU - MAUNDY THURSDAY / NUPSG Congress. Draw near to me. Psalm
69:16–21
30. FRI - GOOD FRIDAY / NUPSG Congress. CHRIST, OUR EXAMPLE OF
SUFFERING. Isaiah 53:1-12; Psalm 22; Heb 4:14-16; John 19:17-30
31. SAT - HOLY SATURDAY/NUPSG Congress. Plea for Deliverance.Ps. 22:16–31

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1. SUN - Easter Day HE IS RISEN Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 118:14-24; 1 Cor 15:1-
11; John 20:1-18
2. MON - EMMAUS DAY/YAF WEEK BEGINS The Song of Moses Exodus 15:1–13
3. TUE - Hanna’s Prayer 1 Samuel 2:1–10
4. WED - NCCM Nat Conf Praise to God Psalm 96
5. THU - A harvest of Joy. Psalm 126
6. FRI - God’s salvation is assured Isaiah 61:10–62:3
7. SAT - The Heavenly Worship Revelation 4
8. SUN - 1st Sunday after Easter YAF SUNDAY/MEET THE RISEN CHRIST Acts
4:32-35; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1-4; John 20:19-31
9. MON - Warning to pay attention Hebrews 2
10. TUE - Warning against Unbelief. Hebrews 3
11. WED - Jesus the Great High Priest Hebrews 4
12. THU - Committee on Global Mission Meeting Warning against Falling Away
Hebrews 5
13. FRI - The Certainty of God’s Promise Hebrews 6
14. SAT - PRESBYTERIES ARRIVAL Another Priest like Melchizedek Hebrews
7:1–14
15. SUN - PRESBYTERY SUNDAY 2nd Sunday after Easter CHRIST, OPEN OUR
MINDS Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-48
16. MON - PRESBYTERIES SESSION Mediator of a better Covenant Hebrews 8
17. TUE - PRESBYTERIES SESSION The Earthly and Heavenly Sanctuaries
Hebrews 9:1–14
18. WED - PRESBYTERIES SESSION Christ’s Sacrifice takes away Sin Heb. 9:15–28
19. THU - Christ’s Sacrifice Once for All Hebrews 10:1–18
20. FRI - A Call to Persevere Hebrews 10:19–25
21. SAT - It is a fearful thing Hebrews 10:26–39
22. SUN - 3rd Sunday after Easter CHRIST OUR GOOD SHEPHERD Acts 4:5-
12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18
23. MON - The faith of Abraham Hebrews 11:17–31
24. TUE - The Hall of the faithful Hebrews 11:32–12:2
25. WED - The Example of Jesus Hebrews 12:3–13
26. THU - Warnings against rejecting God’s Grace Hebrews 12:14–29
27. FRI - Service Well-Pleasing to God Hebrews 13:1–17
28. SAT - Towards a Glorious Ending Hebrews 13:18–25
29. SUN - 4th Sunday after Easter SAMUEL OTU’S DAY/ CHRIST OUR TRUE
VINE Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8
30. MON - WOMEN’S WEEK BEGINS/CYM/CME/CHE Prayer for Deliverance
from Enemies Psalm 13

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1. TUE - On the Mountain with God Exodus 24:9–18
2. WED - Misplaced Jealousy Numbers 12:1–9
3. THU - Elijah ascends to Heaven 2 Kings 2:1–15
4. FRI - Worship Committee Jeremiah’s Prayer Jeremiah 20:7–12
5. SAT - The Transfiguration Matthew 17:1–12
6. SUN - 5th Sunday after Easter WOMEN’S SUNDAY / YOU ARE A CHOSEN
VESSEL OF CHRIST Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17
7. MON - CYM National Week of Prayer & Fasting Let Zion Rejoice Isaiah 52:7–10
8. TUE - Committee on Evangelism CYM National Week of Prayer & Fasting
The Glories of God’s Law Psalm 119:1–16
9. WED - Committee on Evangelism PRESBYTERY COUNCIL/ CYM National
Week of Prayer & Fasting The Purpose of the Parables Matthew 13:10–17
10. THU - Committee on Evangelism ASCENSION OF THE LORD CYM National
Week of Prayer & Fasting CHRIST OUR HOPE IS ON THE THRONE
Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Eph 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53
11. FRI - CYM Nat. Week of Prayer & Fasting The Promise of the Holy Spirit Jn. 14:15–24
12. SAT - NCCM Meeting/ CYM National Week of Prayer & Fasting Knowing
through arguing Acts 1:12–14
13. SUN - PCG School of Leadership & Church Mgt. 6th Sunday after Easter THAT
ALL MAY BE ONE Acts 1:12-14; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19
14. MON - PCG School of Leadership & Church Mgt. MISSION & EVANGELISM
WEEK BEGINS Living by God’s Ways Psalm 119:25–40
15. TUE - PCG School of Leadership & Church Mgt. Committee on Technical &
Vocat Edu Complaining in the Desert Numbers 11:4–29
16. WED - PCG School of Leadership & Church Mgt. Committee on ESR Trust and
Honour God Proverbs 3:1–10
17. THU - PCG School of Leadership & Church Mgt. God’s Mighty Deeds Recalled Ps.77
18. FRI - PCG School of Leadership & Church Mgt. Proclaiming Christ Crucified
1 Cor. 2:1–13
19. SAT - Church Choir Nat Exec Mtg. Prayer for Cleansing and Pardon Psalm 51:1–12
20. SUN - DAY OF PENTECOST/MISSION & EVANG. SUNDAY. COME HOLY
SPIRIT, GIVE US LOVE Eze 37:1-14; Ps. 104:24-34; Acts 2:1-21; Jn. 16:5-15
21. MON - Peter’s Sermon Acts 2:14–21
22. TUE - Praise the Judge of the World Psalm 98
23. WED - The First Converts Acts 2:37–47
24. THU - CYM Nat. Youth Leadership Seminar God’s Spirit Poured Out Joel 2:23–32
25. FRI - CYM Nat. Youth Leadership Seminar Jesus Appeared to the Disciples Jn.20:19-23
26. SAT - CYM National Youth Leadership Seminar The River of Life Rev. 22:1–5
27. SUN - TRINITY SUNDAY 1st Sun after Pentecost EXPERIENCE THE GLORY
OF GOD IN YOUR LIFE Isa 6:1-8; Ps. 29; Rom. 8:12-17; Jn. 3:1-17
28. MON - PSICE Week Feeding the Five Thousand Mark 6:30–44
29. TUE - PSICE Week God’s Wonderful works Psalm 111
30. WED - PSICE Week Jesus Walks on the Water Mark 6:45–56
31. THU -PSICE Week The Tradition of the Elders Mark 7:1–23

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1. FRI - SB NEC Meeting / PSICE Week Faith at Work Mark 7:24–37
2. SAT - PSICE Week A Blind Man at Bethsaida Mark 8:22–26
3. SUN - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Hear the voice of the Lord 1 Sam 3:1-10;
Psalm 139:1-6; 2 Cor 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-28
4. MON - GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL The Transfiguration Mark 9:2–13
5. TUE - GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL Temptations to Sin Mark 9:42–49
6. WED - GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL Jesus Blesses Little Children Mark
10:13–16
7. THU - GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL The Rich Man Mark 10:17–30
8. FRI - CWM L’ship Seminar Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection Mark
10:32–45
9. SAT - DISTRICT SESSION COUNCIL/CWM L’ship Seminar Victory for
God’s Priest-King Psalm 110
10. SUN - 3rd Sunday after Pentecost WALK IN THE WAY OF THE LORD Gen
3:8-15; Psalm 138; 2 Cor 4:13-18; Mark 3:20-35
11. MON - MEN’S WEEK BEGINS/School of Evangelism The Earth is the Lord’s
Psalm 24
12. TUE - School of Evangelism Jesus Cleanses the Temple Mark 11:15–19
13. WED - School of Evangelism Paying Taxes Mark 12:13–17
14. THU - School of Evangelism About the Resurrection Mark 12:18–27
15. FRI - School of Evangelism The First Commandment Mark 12:28–34
16. SAT - CMM Meeting At the Feet of Jesus Mark 12:35–44
17. SUN - MEN’S SUNDAY 4th Sunday after Pentecost SOW SEEDS OF FAITH
1 Sam 16:1-13; Psalm 20; 2 Cor 5:6-10; Mark 4:26-34
18. MON - Cain murders Abel Genesis 4:8–16
19. TUE - The Great Flood Genesis 7:1–16
20. WED - The call of Abram Genesis 12:1–9
21. THU - Elimelech’s Family goes to Moab Ruth 1:1–5
22. FRI - Naomi and Ruth Ruth 1:6–18
23. SAT - The Mission of the Seventy Luke 10:1–11
24. SUN - 5th Sunday after Pentecost JESUS, THE LORD OVER OUR STORM 1
Sam 17:32-49; Psalm 9:9-20; 2 Cor 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41
25. MON - In His Presence Naomi and Ruth in Bethlehem Ruth 1:19–22
26. TUE - In His Presence Paul arrives in Rome Acts 28:11–16, 30
27. WED - In His Presence A Letter to the Exiles Jeremiah 29:1–9
28. THU - In His Presence Being Subject to Authorities Romans 13:1–10
29. FRI - In His Presence Isaac and Abimelech Genesis 26:12–33
30. SAT - First Fruits and Tithes Deuteronomy 26:1–15

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1. SUN - 6 Sunday after Pentecost CHRIST THE CONQUEROR OF DEATH 2
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Sam 1:17-27; Psalm 130; 1 Cor 15:12-19; Mark 5:21-43

2. MON - One in Christ Ephesians 2:13–22
3. TUE - God’s Promise to Abraham and Sarah Genesis 18:1–8
4. WED - Naomi and Ruth. Ruth 2:1–14
5. THU - Jesus Visits Martha and Mary Luke 10:38–42
6. FRI - Paul in Corinth Acts 18:1–3
7. SAT - Plans for Travel. 1 Corinthians 16:5–11
8. SUN - PCG School of Leadership & Church Mgt. 7th Sunday after Pentecost
AUTHORITY OVER UNCLEAN SPIRITS Eze 2:1-5; Psalm 123; 2
Cor 12:2-10; Mark 6:7-13
9. MON - PCG School of Leadership & Church Mgt.You can’t hide from God Ps. 139:7-18
10. TUE - PCG School of Leadership & Church Mgt. Offerings for the Tabernacle
Exodus 35:20–35
11. WED - PCG Sch. of Leadership & Church Mgt. Wisdom’s Part in Creation Pro. 8:22-36
12. THU - PCG Sch. of Leadership & Church Mgt. The Ark brought to Jerusalem. 1 Chr.15:25-28
13. FRI - PCG School of Leadership & Church Mgt. God’s Goodness and Might Ps. 135
14. SAT - PCG School of Leadership & Church Mgt. Church Choir NEC Meeting
Glorify God in Body and Spirit 1 Corinthians 6:9–20
15. SUN - 8th Sunday after Pentecost PARENTS DAY THE WITNESSING PARENT
AND CHILD 1 Sam 1:21-28; Psalm 24; 2 Tim. 1:3-7; Matt 18:1-6
16. MON - PCG School of Leadership & Church Mgt. Prayer Centres’ Retreat
David Plays the Lyre for Saul 1 Samuel 16:14–23
17. TUE - PCG School of Leadership & Church Mgt. Prayer Centres’ Retreat The
Birth of John the Baptist Luke 1:57–80
18. WED - PCG School of Leadership & Church Mgt. Prayer Centres’ Retreat
Lament over the Destruction of Jerusalem Psalm 137
19. THU - Prayer Centres’ Retreat Orderly Worship 1 Corinthians 14:26–32
20. FRI - Prayer Centres’ Retreat Mary Visits Elizabeth Luke 1:39–56
21. SAT - Praise for God’s Surpassing Greatness Psalm 150
22. SUN - 9th Sunday after Pentecost THE TRUE SHEPHERD 2 Sam 7:1-14; Psalm
23; Eph 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34
23. MON - Paul thanks God for the Colossians Col 1:9–14
24. TUE - The Supremacy of Christ Col 1:15–20
25. WED - The Past and the Present Col 1:21–23
26. THU - “Encounter” Retreat at Chirapatre/ Men’s F’ship ANDC Paul’s Interest
in the Colossians Col 1:24–29
27. FRI - “Encounter” Retreat at Chirapatre/ Men’s F’ship ANDC Fullness of
Life in Christ Colossians 2:1–7
28. SAT - “Encounter” Retreat at Chirapatre/Men’s F’ship ANDC Do Not Go
Back Colossians 2:8–15
29. SUN - Men’s F’ship ANDC 10th Sunday after Pentecost JESUS THE GREAT
PROVIDER 2 Kings 4:42-44; Psalm 145:10-18; Eph 3:14-21; John 6:1-15
30. MON - Warnings against false Teachers Colossians 2:20–3:4
31. TUE - The Old Self Must Die Colossians 3:5–11
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1. WED - BSPG Encounter The New Life in Christ Colossians 3:12–17
2. THU - BSPG National Leaders Conf. /YAF National Assembly/ Brass Band
Conference Rules for the Christian Home Colossians 3:18–4:1
3. FRI - BSPG National Leaders Conf./YAF National Assembly/Brass Band
Conference Further Instructions Colossians 4:2–9
4. SAT - BSPG National Leaders Conf. / YAF National Assembly/ Brass Band
Conference Greetings and Benediction Colossians 4:10–18
5. SUN - 11th Sunday after Pentecost YEARN FOR THE FOOD THAT
ENDURES 2 Sam 12:1-13; Psalm 51:1-12; Eph 4:1-16; John 6:25-35
6. MON - HEALTH WEEK BEGINS The Sign of the Covenant Genesis 17:15–22
7. TUE - Abaasua Prayer Retreat Begins Job’s Fortunes Restored Job 42:10–17
8. WED - Abaasua Prayer Retreat Conversion of Nineveh Jonah 3
9. THU - Abaasua Prayer Retreat/ The Call of Philip and Nathaniel John 1:43–51
10. FRI - Abaasua Prayer Retreat/One Body with many Members 1 Cor. 12:12–27
11. SAT - Abaasua Prayer Retreat/ Balaam, the Donkey and the Angel. Num. 22:22–35
12. SUN - HEALTH SUNDAY 12th Sunday after Pent CHRIST OUR LIVING
BREAD 1 Kings 19:5-8; Psalm 34:1-8; Eph 4:25-32;John 6:41-51
13. MON - The Inescapable God Psalm 139:1–6
14. TUE - Israel’s Deliverance Assured Exodus 6:1–9
15. WED - Praise for God’s Help Psalm 146
16. THU - Moral Holiness Leviticus 19:15–18
17. FRI - GENERAL ASSEMBLY ARRIVAL God Answer Job Job 38:25–29
18. SAT - GENERAL ASSEMBLY Song of Quiet Trust Psalm 131
19. SUN - GENERAL ASSEMBLY SUNDAY 13th Sun after Pent IMPORTANCE OF
THE LORD’S SUPPER Exo 12:1-13; Ps. 111; Eph 5:15-20; Jn. 6:51-58
20. MON - GENERAL ASSEMBLY Job’s Agony Job 3:1–11, 20–26
21. TUE - GENERAL ASSEMBLY Prayer for Help Ps 88:6–18
22. WED - GENERAL ASSEMBLY Jesus Heals the Demoniac Luke 8:26–39
23. THU - GENERAL ASSEMBLY/SINGING BAND NAT CONFERENCE / YPG
CONFERENCE Lament over Jerusalem Luke 13:31–34
24. FRI - SINGING BAND NAT CONFERENCE/ YPG CONFERENCE Trusting
God in the midst of Trouble Ps 31:9–18
25. SAT - SINGING BAND NAT CONFERENCE/YPG CONFERENCE The
Omnipotent Speaks Job 39:1–8, 26–40:2
26. SUN - 14th Sun after Pent WILL YOU ALSO GO AWAY? 1 Kings 8:41-43;
Psalm 84; Eph 6:10-20; John 6:60-69
27. MON - The Blessedness of Unity Psalm 133
28. TUE - Jesus and Peter John 21:9–19
29. WED - CHURCH CHOIR ANDC/ WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP ANNUAL
DELEGATES CONF The Glory and Strength of Zion Ps. 48
30. THU - CHURCH CHOIR ANDC / WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP ANDC/BSPG
leaders Confab. The Seven Deacons Acts 6:1–7
31. FRI - CHURCH CHOIR ANDC/WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP ANNUAL
DELEGATES CONF/BSPG leaders Confab Do Not Make Another
Stumble Rom. 14:13–23

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1. SAT - CHURCH CHOIR ANNUAL NATIONAL DELEGATES CONF /
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP ANNUAL DELEGATES CONF/ BSPG
leaders Confab Food Offered to Idols 1 Corinthians 8:1–13
2. SUN - FLOWER SERVICE 15th Sun after Pent BE A CHANNEL OF TRUTH
AND HOLINESS Deut 4:5-9; Ps. 45:6-9; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:9-16
3. MON - NOM WEEK BEGINS Punishment and Redemption Hosea2:1–10
4. TUE - NATIONAL CHAPLAINCY CONF God’s Redeeming Love Hosea 2:14-23
5. WED - NATIONAL CHAPLAINCY CONF God accuses Israel Hosea 4:1–10
6. THU - NATIONAL CHAPLAINCY CONF Impending Judgement Hosea 5:8–15
7. FRI - NATIONAL CHAPLAINCY CONF A Call to Repentance Hosea 6:1–6
8. SAT - DISTRICT SESSION COUNCIL Corruption among God’s People Hosea
7:1–10
9. SUN - NOM SUNDAY 16th Sun after Pent HAVE FAITH IN THE LORD
Isa.35:3-7; Psalm 146; James 2:14-17; Mark 7:24-30
10. MON - God found Israel Hosea 9:10–17
11. TUE - Israel’s Sin and Captivity Hosea 10:1–15
12. WED - God’s Compassion and Israel’s Ingratitude Hosea 11:1–11
13. THU - The Long History of Rebellion Hosea 12:2–9
14. FRI - Relentless Judgement on Israel Hosea 13:1–16
15. SAT - Assurance of Forgiveness Hosea 14:1–9
16. SUN - GRADUATION DAY 17th Sun after Pent WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? Isa
50:4-9; Psalm 116:1-9; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-30
17. MON - Adam’s Punishment Genesis 3:17–19
18. TUE - Bricks without Straw Exodus 5:1–18
19. WED - The Sabbath Law Exodus 31:12–17
20. THU - The Year of Jubilee Leviticus 25:8–12
21. FRI - God’s Blessings in the Home Psalm 127:1–5
22. SAT - Practical Admonitions Proverbs 6:6–11
23. SUN - 18th Sun after Pent Genesis 19:30-38; Psalm 1; Proverbs 23:30-35;
Luke 21:34-36.
24. MON - BLUE CROSS WEEK BEGINS The God-Given Task. Eccl. 3:9–14
25. TUE - Better is a Handful with Quiet Ecclesiastes 4:6–8
26. WED - Take Life as it Comes. Ecclesiastes 9:7–10
27. THU - The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14–29
28. FFI - Do not Worry Luke 12:22–34
29. SAT - Warning against Idleness. 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
30. SUN - BLUE CROSS SUNDAY 19th Sun after Pent DRUNKENESS, A
RECIPE FOR IMMORALITY Genesis; 19:30-38; Psalm 124; Proverbs
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1. MON - Jesus thanks His Father Matthew 11:25–30
2. TUE - Feeding the Five Thousand Matthew 14:13–21
3. WED - Exhortations Philippians 4:1–9
4. THU - Committee on Specialised Ministries False Teaching and True Riches 1
Timothy 6:6–10
5. FRI - God’s Promise of Rest Hebrews 4:1–11
6. SAT - Do not love the World 1 John 2:15–17
7. SUN - WORLDWIDE COMMUNION 20th Sun after Pent HOW TO
RECEIVE THE KINGDOM OF GOD Gen 2:18-24; Psalm 8; Heb 1:1-
4; Mark 10:13-16
8. MON - EDUCATION WEEK BEGINS Warnings against Evil Companions
Proverbs 1:8–19
9. TUE - The Call of Wisdom Proverbs 1:20–33
10. WED - The Value of Wisdom Proverbs 2:1–15
11. THU - Wisdom takes you off the Loose Woman Proverbs 2:16–22
12. FRI - The True Wealth Proverbs 3:13–26
13. SAT - Parental Advice Proverbs 4:1–13
14. SUN - EDUCATION SUNDAY 21st Sun after Pent WEALTH AND THE
KINGDOM OF GOD Amos 5:6-15; Psalm 90:12-17; Heb 4:12-16;
Mark 10:17-31
15. MON - Faithfulness in Marriage Proverbs 5:15–23
16. TUE - The false Attractions of Adultery Proverbs 7:1–5
17. WED - Practical Admonitions Proverbs 7:6–23
18. THU - The Gifts of Wisdom Proverbs 8:1–12
19. FRI - Wisdom’s Feast Proverbs 9:1–6
20. SAT - Ode to a Capable Wife Proverbs 31:10–31
21. SUN - CHILDREN’S HARVEST 22nd Sun after Pentecost WITNESSING
FOR CHRIST THROUGH GIVING Prov. 19:17; Psalm 91:9-16; Prov.
22:9; Mark 12:43, 44
22. MON - MUSIC WEEK BEGINS Search for Knowledge Proverbs 15:1-7
23. TUE - The Good and the Bad Proverbs 17:1-5
24. WED - Obey the voice of the Poor Proverbs 21:13-18
25. THU - Committee on Tertiary Education Wise rebuke to a listening ear Proverbs
25:12
26. FRI - Lack of Self Control Proverbs 25:28
27. SAT - National YAF Rally The changeless condition of a lazy person Proverbs
26:14
28. SUN - MUSIC SUNDAY 23rd Sun after Pent THE BLIND SEES Jer 31:7-9;
Psalm 126; Heb 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52
29. MON - The Desolating Sacrilege Mark 13:14–27
30. TUE - Evangelism Consultation Watch Mark 13:32–37
31. WED - Evangelism Consultation The Anointing at Bethany Mark 14:1–9

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1. THU - Evangelism Consultation Prayer in Time of Trouble Psalm 43
2. FRI - SB NEC Meeting / Evangelism Consultation CWM Meeting Steps to our
Salvation Mark 14:10–31
3. SAT - YPG COUNCIL MTG. Prayer at Gethsemane Mark 14:32–42
4. SUN - 24th Sunday after Pentecost LOVE GOD AND NEIGHBOUR Deut 6:1-
9; Psalm 119:1-8; Heb 9:11-14; Mark 12:28-34
5. MON - GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL Peter’s Denial. Mark 14:66–72
6. TUE - GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL Committee on Global Mission Jesus
before Pilate Mark 15:1–15
7. WED - GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL / Committee on Evangelism
Deliverance from Enemies Psalm 70
8. THU - GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL Committee on Evangelism The
Death of Jesus Mark 15:33–41
9. FRI - Committee on Evangelism The Burial of Jesus Mark 15:42–47
10. SAT - The Resurrection of Jesus Mark 16:1–8
11. SUN - 25th Sun after Pent WATCH, PRAY AND WAIT 1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm
127; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44
12. MON - The First Passover Exodus 12:21–28
13. TUE - Remember the Former Things of Old Isaiah 46:8–11
14. WED - Thanking God for His Goodness Psalm 103:1–14
15. THU - Remember Your Creator Ecclesiastes 12:1–7
16. FRI - First Fruits and Tithes Deuteronomy 26:1–11
17. SAT - CMM Meeting Blessings for God’s People Isaiah 51:1–3
18. SUN - 26th Sun after Pent KNOW THE SIGNS OF THE END TIME Dan 12:1-
3; Psalm 16; Heb 10:19-25; Mark 13:1-8
19. MON - Do not Worry Matthew 6:25–34
20. TUE - Everything has its Time Ecclesiastes 3:1–8
21. WED - The Glorious New Creation Isaiah 65:17–25
22. THU - A New Covenant Jeremiah 31:31–34
23. FRI - A Call to Worship and Obedience Psalm 95
24. SAT - The death of Jesus Luke 23:44–46
25. SUN - 27th Sunday after Pentecost BE FAITHFUL TO THE END 2 Sam 23:1-
7; Psalm 93; Rev 1:4-8; John 18:33-37
26. MON - AGED WEEK BEGINS God’s Messenger Isaiah 52:7–10
27. TUE - I know the Plans I have for You Jeremiah 29:10–14
28. WED - Thanksgiving Prayer Psalm 30
29. THU - Warn them as Believers 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17
30. FRI - The New Heaven and the New Earth Revelation 21:1–4

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1. SAT - Church Choir NEC Meeting God’s Love in Christ Jesus Romans 8:35–39
2. SUN - AGED SUNDAY 1st Sun of Advent LOOK YOUR SAVIOUR COMES
Jer 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Thes 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36
3. MON - The Word became Flesh John 1:1–18
4. TUE - Abundant Life Isaiah 55:6–11
5. WED - The Testimony of John the Baptist John 1:19–28
6. THU - God’s Anointed Psalm 2
7. FRI - DISTRICT SESSION The Burning Bush Exodus 3:1–15
8. SAT - DISTRICT SESSION Jesus and Abraham John 8:42–59
9. SUN - DISTRICT SESSION SUNDAY 2nd Sun of Advent REJOICE IN YOUR
SALVATION Mal 3:1-4; Psalm 75; Philip 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6
10. MON - The Bread from Heaven John 6:25-35
11. TUE - God the Glory of Zion Isaiah 60:19-20
12. WED - Jesus the Light of the World John 8:12-20
13. THU - Jesus the Resurrection and the Life John 11:17–27
14. FRI - A Song of Victory Psalm 118:15–23
15. SAT - Jesus the Good Shepherd John 10:1–10
16. SUN - 3rd Sunday of Advent REJOICE IN THE LORD Zeph 3:14-20; Psalm
50:1-6; Philip 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18
17. MON - The Lord, My Shepherd Psalm 23
18. TUE - Presbyterian Day The Good Shepherd and the Hireling John 10:11–18
19. WED - Jesus the Way to the Father John 14:1–7
20. THU - The Unfruitful Vineyard Isaiah 5:1–7
21. FRI - Jesus the True Vine John 15:1–11
22. SAT - Nicodemus visits Jesus John 3:1–21
23. SUN - Sunday of Advent BLESSED IS THE FRUIT OF THY WOMB Micah
5:2-5; Psalm 80:1-7; Heb 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-55
24. MON - Maintain Good Deeds Titus 3:4–7
25. TUE - Christmas Day CHRIST THE SAVIOUR IS BORN Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm
96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20
26. WED - St Stephens Day STEPHEN IN THE STEPS OF JESUS 1Kings 19:1-10;
Acts 7; 54-60; Mark 13:9-13
27. THU - The Glory of God’s Reign Psalm 97
28. FRI - The Joy of Simeon Luke 2:21–40
29. SAT - The Renewal of Israel Ezek 36:22–32
30. SUN - 1st Sunday after Christmas Day THE FAMILY, THE FUTURE OF
THE CHURCH 1 Sam 2:18-20; Psalm 148; Col 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52
31. MON - NEW YEAR’S EVE WATCHNIGHT SERVICE The Glorious Home
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