Scripture for the First Saturday in Advent

Ephesians 4:11-13

It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to

be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's

people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built

up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the

Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the

fullness of Christ.

O Lord, our God, we thank you for apostles, prophets, evangelists,
pastors, and teachers. They prepare us, Your...