January 25, 2026

JANUARY 25, 2026
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
REV. KENDRA BALLIET
ORGANIST JIM ROSS

 Prelude - Praise to The Lord-Anna Laura Page (Bells)

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship

PASTOR: Children of God, when fears press in on every side, we can proclaim with confidence:
PEOPLE: God is our light and salvation! Whom shall we fear?

PASTOR: When our problems overwhelm us and we feel pressed in on every side, we can declare with confidence:
PEOPLE: God is the stronghold of our lives! Of whom shall we be afraid?

PASTOR: No matter the troubles we face, we seek after God and to live in the house of God forever.
PEOPLE: God shelters and protects us in the day of trouble.

PASTOR: Come, let us worship God with joy, for God is our light and salvation!
PEOPLE: We come to worship as bearers of the Light. Thanks be to God! Amen.

* Opening Hymn – “Lord of the Dance” #261

*Affirmation of Faith – Apostles’ Creed #881
Gloria Patri #70

*Opening Prayer
Holy Christ, we come to You knowing that we have fallen away from your intentions for us. We have followed the paths of greed and envy, turned away from our brothers and sisters in need in order to satisfy our own desires. You gave your life for us, and yet we are willing to give so little at times. Forgive us for not understanding that You laid down your life for us. Forgive us for not recognizing the sacrifice of love, to live for others instead of ourselves. Call us back to repent and return to the kingdom of God. In your precious name, we pray. Amen.

Children’s Chat

Scripture- 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 and Matthew 4:12-23
Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God

Message: “O How He Loves You and Me”

Tithes and Offering
Offertory - For the Beauty of The Earth-Jason Krug (Bells)
*Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

Prayer Hymn – “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” #344

Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

*Closing Hymn – “O How He Loves You and Me” #2108

Action Steps and Benediction

Postlude - Festive Recessional-Scarlatti (organ)

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