February 15, 2026

FEBRUARY 15, 2026
TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY
REV. KENDRA BALLIET

ORGANIST JAMES ROSS

Prelude - Lord, You I Love With All My Heart - Paul Manz

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship
PASTOR: On this Transfiguration Sunday, we gather on the mountaintop with Jesus, wondering what we will encounter.
PEOPLE: We come to encounter God’s glory revealed.

PASTOR: We witness the revelation of Christ’s divinity made plain before us.
PEOPLE: We come to witness God’s glory revealed.

PASTOR: We remember that God’s glory is not about spectacle but truth, not about show but about Love made real among us.
PEOPLE: We come to remember God’s glory revealed.

PASTOR: We follow Jesus down from the mountaintop into the valleys, as God’s glory goes before us and behind us.
PEOPLE: We come to be sent out to share God’s glory revealed. Thanks be to God! Amen.

* Opening Hymn – “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” #176

*Affirmation of Faith – Nicene Creed #880
*Gloria Patri #70

Opening Prayer
Radiant God, we come to you on the mountaintop to experience your glory. You come to us in the valleys. We meet you in gladness in a place where heaven and earth collide. May our worship of you encourage us on the journey and make us aspire to reflect your kingdom in the world. Transform us and keep us near to you. Amen.

Children’s Chat

Scripture- 2 Peter 1:16-21 and Matthew 17:1-9
Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God

Message: “Shining with the Glory”

Tithes and Offering
Offertory - Verset - Leon Boellman
*Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

Prayer Hymn – “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” #349

Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

*Closing Hymn – “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” #404

Action Steps and Benediction

Postlude - Jubilation - James Denton

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