See below a summary of scriptures for the weeks of this month, and relevant topical focus for worship theme and team meditation.

The Seeker Cycle numbers the weeks (1 – 52) starting with the first week in January. Remember that some months have 4 or 5 Sundays in any given year. Just move to the previous month or next month to find the next consecutive week.

Although the scriptures remain the same in the annual cycle, the commentary each year will focus them differently. You will see the commentary for the current year and previous years so that you can use them all for worship preparation if you wish.

Remember to target the public you want to reach; and identify the blessing you hope to impart through God’s grace.

January Public Calendar:

New Year’s, Empty-Nester Vacations, Super Bowl

(Jan.)

Week 1

Worship Theme: Genesis 1 and 2

New Beginnings

Team Meditation: Acts 17

Discerning the Unknown

Week 2

Worship Theme: Colossians 1:15-2:19            

Your Experience with Jesus;

Team Meditation: Luke 2:21-38                         

The point of it all

Week 3

Worship Theme: John 8:12-20 and 9

Hope for the future;

Team Meditation: Luke 10: 1-24                        

Risking all for the Gospel

Week 4

Worship Theme: Jeremiah 18:1-11                    

God shapes our lives;

Team Meditation: Luke 9:57-62                         

Being a disciple

Week 5

Worship Theme: Act 9:1-31                              

God can totally change us;

Team Meditation: Luke 12:1-12                         

Trusting spontaneity