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January 25, 2026
3rd Sunday after Epiphany
Rev. Dr. Susan Rose, Preaching
Sandra Royal, Choir Director
Janelle Ganey, Pianist
GATHERING FOR WORSHIP
RINGING OF THE TOWER BELL
GREETING
For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. -1 Cor 1:18
WELCOME
PREPARATION TO HEAR THE WORD
PRELUDE God Is My Strong Salvation (Hymn 343)
CALL TO WORSHIP
The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?
When fears surround us and doubts multiply,
We seek God's face and trust in God's presence.
One thing we ask, one thing we seek:
To dwell in the house of the LORD, to behold God's beauty all the days of our lives.
Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart.
We will wait for the LORD. Let us worship God together!
*HYMN # 39 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of light and calling, we confess that we often prefer the shadows to your illuminating presence. You call us to follow, and we calculate the cost. You promise to make us fishers of people, and we cling to our familiar nets. We want transformation without change, discipleship without sacrifice, light without leaving our darkness behind.
Forgive us for our hesitations and half-hearted responses. Forgive us for the times we've heard your voice and chosen comfort over calling. Give us courage to drop what we're holding and follow where you lead, trusting that your light is enough for the next faithful step.
SILENT CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Hear the good news: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Jesus does not call the perfect or the prepared—he calls fishermen, tax collectors, and doubters, transforming them by grace. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven, claimed, and called beloved.
Thanks be to God!
*PASSING OF THE PEACE
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
And also with you!
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen, Amen.
TIME WITH THE CHILDREN
ANTHEM Surely the Presence of the Lord is in This Place Ensemble
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah: 9: 1-4 pg. 600 /LP 780
NEW TESTAMENT Matthew 4: 12-22 pg. 3 /LP 4
SERMON “The Disruption That Changed Everything.” Rev. Dr. Susan Rose
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
*HYMN # 170 You Walk along Our Shoreline
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH THE APOSTLES’ CREED
(inside Hymnal front cover)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen
PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult (Hymn 720)
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*OFFERTORY PRAYER
Gracious God, we offer with joy and thanksgiving what You have first given us – our selves, our time, and our possessions, signs of Your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
SENDING FORTH TO SERVE
*HYMN #700 I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
*CHARGE AND BLESSING
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Make Us One
Make us one, Lord, make us one; Holy Spirit, make us one.
Let Your love flow so the world will know
we are one in You, we are one in You.
Worship has Ended, Let Our Service Begin
*STAND AS YOU ARE ABLE
