Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21

Ascension Sunday

"Jesus Ascended"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Acts1:1-11
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
May 16, 2021

Sixth Sunday of Easter

"Saved by Faith"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
May 9, 2021

Fifth Sunday of Easter

"The First Church Council Meeting"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Acts 15:1-18
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
May 2, 2021

Fourth Sunday of Easter

"Phillip Baptizes thr Ethiopian"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Acts 8:26-39
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
April 25, 2021

Third Sunday of Easter

“Stephen’s Witness”
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Acts 6:1-7:2a, 44-60
the Rev. Andrew Welch
the Rev. Andrew Welch
April 18, 2021

Second Sunday of Easter -11 April 2021

“The Road to Emmaus”
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 24:13-35
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
April 11, 2021

Easter Sunday - 04 April 2021

"Jesus Has Risen!"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 24:1-12
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
April 4, 2021

Palm Sunday - 28 March 2021

"Triumphal Entry"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 19:29-44
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
March 28, 2021

Fifth Sunday in Lent

"Zaccheaus"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 18:31–19:10
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
March 21, 2021

Fourth Sunday in Lent

"The Rich Man and Lazarus"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 16:19-31
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
March 14, 2021

Third Sunday in Lent - 07 March 2021

"The Lost Is Found"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 15:1-32
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
March 7, 2021

Second Sunday in Lent - 28 February 2021

"Jesus Preaches Repentance"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 13:1-9, 31-35
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
February 28, 2021

Lent 1 - 21 February 2021

"The Samaritan, Martha and Mary"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 10:25-42
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
February 21, 2021

Ash Wednesday - 17 February 2021

"Walking toward Jerusalem"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 9:51-62
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
February 17, 2021

Transfiguration - 14 February 2021

"The Transfiguration"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 9:28-45
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
February 14, 2021

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany - 07 February 2021

"Healing the Sick; Raising the Dead"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 7:1-17
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
February 7, 2021

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany - 31 January 2021

"The Lord of the Sabbath"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 6:1-16
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
January 31, 2021

Third Sunday after Epiphany - 24 January 2020

"Jesus Fishes for People"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 5:1-11
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
January 24, 2021

Second Sunday after Epiphany - 17 January 2021

"Jesus Brings Good News"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 4:14-30
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
January 17, 2021

Baptism of Our Lord - 10 January 2021

"Jesus and John the Baptist"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 3:1-22
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
January 10, 2021

Second Sunday of Christmas - 03 January 2021

“Boy in the Temple”
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 2:41-52
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
January 3, 2021

Christmas Eve - 24 December 2020

"Jesus' Birth"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 2:1-20
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
December 24, 2020

Fourth Sunday of Advent - 20 December 2020

“Jesus’ Birth Announced”
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Luke 1:26-49
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
December 20, 2020

Third Sunday of Advent - 13 December 2020

“Spirit of the Lord upon Me”
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Isaiah 61:1-11
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
December 13, 2020

Second Sunday of Advent - 06 December 2020

“Joel: God’s Promised Spirit”
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Joel 2:12-13, 28-29
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
December 6, 2020

First Sunday of Advent - 29 November 2020

“Daniel’s Hope in God”
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Daniel 6:6-27
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
November 29, 2020

Christ the King - 22 November 2020

“God Promises a New Covenant”
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Jeremiah 36:1-8, 21-23, 27-28; then 31:31-34
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
November 22, 2020

Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost - 15 November 2020

“God Calls Isaiah”
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Isaiah 6:1-8
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
November 15, 2020

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost - 08 November 2020

“Jonah and God’s Mercy”
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Jonah 1:1-17; 3:1-10 Sermon can be found at https://www.facebook.com/St-Johns-Evangelical-Lutheran-El-Cajon-281536631865776/
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
November 8, 2020

All Saints Day - 01 November 2020

“God’s Care for the Widow”
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
1 Kings 17:1-16
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
November 1, 2020

Reformation Sunday - 25 October 2020

“God’s Promise to David”
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
2 Samuel 7:1-17
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
October 25, 2020

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost - 18 October 2020

“Hannah Promises Samuel to God"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
1 Samuel 1:9-11, 19-20; 2:1-10
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
October 18, 2020

Ninteenth Sunday after Pentecost - 11 October 2020

"The Golden Calf"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Exodus 32:1-14
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
October 11, 2020

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost - 04 October 2020

“Promises of Passover”
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Exodus 12:1-13; 13:1-8
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
October 4, 2020

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost - 27 September 2020

"Joseph and His Brothers"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Genesis 37:3-8, 17b-22, 26-34; 50:15-21
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
September 27, 2020

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

"God’s Promise to Abram"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Genesis 15:1-6
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
September 20, 2020

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

"Creation and Fall"
Narrative Lectionary - 2020/21
Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
the Rev. Dr. Richard Vevia, Jr.
Pastor
September 13, 2020