January 18, 2026

JANUARY 18, 2026
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
REV. KENDRA BALLIET
ORGANIST JIM ROSS

Prelude -  Be Thou My Vision-Hal Hobson

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship
PASTOR: Children of God, who has God called you to be?
PEOPLE: A light to all the nations!

PASTOR: When confusion, disunity, and misinformation threaten to undo us, who are you called to be?
PEOPLE: A light to all the nations!

PASTOR: When wars and rumors of wars in our communities and around the world overwhelm us, who are you called to be?
PEOPLE: A light to all the nations!

PASTOR: When the vulnerable are left without care or hope for flourishing, who are you called to be?
PEOPLE: A light to all the nations!

PASTOR: Come! Let us worship God, who gives us as a light of good news to all the nations!
PEOPLE: We come to worship God, who calls us and equips us to reflect God’s glory and abundant life into all the world. Amen.

* Opening Hymn – “Christ for the World We Sing” #568

*Opening Prayer
Guide our feet, Lord. Show us the light of grace when we judge others too harshly. Warm our hearts with the glow of your love when we spew icy words of spite. Illumine our souls with joyful delight when sadness tries to take over the day. Shine brightly on us today, Lord, until we reflect your glory as a witness to this world. Amen.

Affirmation of Faith – Apostles’ Creed #881

Gloria Patri #70

Children’s Chat

Scripture- 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 and John 1:29-42
Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God

Message: “Oh, Lamb of God”

Tithes and Offering
Offertory -  Come Down O Love Divine-Paul Manz

*Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

Prayer Hymn – “Just as I Am, Without One Plea” #357

Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

*Closing Hymn – “The Summons” #2130

Action Steps and Benediction

Postlude -  Praise The Lord Ye Heaven's Adore Thee- Anna Laura Page
 

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