January 24 @ St. Paul's UMC: Worship

Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Today’s Meditation Verse: “Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others.” —Philippians 2:4

Welcome—Pastor Charles

Prelude: “Oh God Our Help in Ages Past” — Louise C.

Call to Worship (Psalm 62:5-8)—Pastor Charles (Leader) and Rebecca G. (People) - Congregation is encouraged to read People’s response aloud on mute setting

Leader: Oh, I must find rest in God only, because my hope comes from God! People: Only God is my rock and my salvation—my stronghold!—I will not be shaken. Leader: My deliverance and glory depend on God. God is my strong rock. My refuge is in God. People: All you people: Trust in God at all times! Pour out your hearts before God! God is our refuge!            

Hymn: “When Morning Gilds the Sky” Verses 1 & 2 — Hannah G. and Don B. -Congregation is encouraged to sing along on mute setting; words and music will be provided onscreen

A Prayer of Jonah (Jonah 2:2-9)— Rebecca G. —Congregation is encouraged to read aloud on mute setting

“I cried out to the Lord because of my affliction, and He answered me. Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and You heard my voice. For You cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, And the floods surrounded me; all Your billows and Your waves passed over me. Then I said, ‘I have been cast out of Your sight; Yet I will look again toward Your holy temple.’ The waters surrounded me, even to my soul; the deep closed around me; Weeds were wrapped around my head. I went down to the moorings of the mountains; the earth with its bars closed behind me forever; Yet You have brought up my life from the pit, O Lord, my God. When my soul fainted within me, I remembered the Lord; and my prayer went up to You, into Your holy temple. Those deceived by worthless things lose their chance for mercy.

9 But me, I will offer a sacrifice to you with a voice of thanks. That which I have promised, I will pay. Deliverance belongs to the Lord!”

Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations—Pastor Charles

Pastoral Prayer/The Lord’s Prayer—Pastor Charles - Congregation is encouraged to pray The Lord’s Prayer aloud on mute setting

Gospel Lesson: Mark 1:14-20—Rebecca G.

Musical Offering: “The Gift of Love” — Louise C.

Second Lesson: Jonah 3:1-5, 10—Pastor Charles

Sermon: “As simple as that?”—Pastor Charles

Celebration of Ministry: “Rich Wahl’s Legacy of Environmental Activism” — Claudia M.

Hymn: “Fairest Lord Jesus” Verses 1 & 2 — Hannah G. and Don B. —Congregation is encouraged to sing along on Mute setting; words and music will be provided onscreen

Words for the Journey—Pastor Charles

Postlude: “On Eagle’s Wings” — Louise C.