Grand Council Scripture Readings
2026 – 2027
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August “and let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another- and all the more as you see the Day approaching” Hebrews 10:24-25
September “Iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend” Proverbs 27:17
October “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
November “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessings if we don’t give up.” Galatians 6:9
December “and above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness” Colossians 3:14
January “May the God who gives the endurance and encouragement give you the same mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.” Romans 15:5
February “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” Romans 12:10
March “all believers were one in heart and mind…they shared everything they had…gods grace was so powerfully at work in them all” Acts 4:32-35
April “then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.” Philippians 2:2
May “Two are better than one, because they have good return for their labor. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
June “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:2-3
July “These are things you shall do: Speak the truth to one another, render true and sound judgement… do not plot evil against each other… Love truth and peace.” Zechariah 8:16-17
March – Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
April – And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. – Romans 8:11
May – For as the soil makes the sprout come up and the garden causes seeds to grow,so the sovereign lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. Isaiah 61:11
June – “What do you see, Amos?” he asked. “A basket of ripe fruit,” I answered. Then the LORD said to me, “The time is ripe for my people Israel; I will spare them no longer. – Amos 8:2
July – Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be. Job 8:7