First Sunday after Epiphany
(YouTube link for today's service)
Prelude...Lorie Courier / “How Great Our Joy!”
The Greeting...Rebecca Glancy
Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations
You are the one true God who reigns forever.
Opening Prayer...Pastor Charles
Almighty God, You search our hearts, and You see every part of us. All our desires are known to You, and from You no secrets are hidden. By the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit, cleanse our hearts so we may perfectly love You and glorify Your holy name. We pray this through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
*Hymn... “Gather Us In” (TFWS #2236)
Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations...Pastor Charles
Pastoral Prayer...Pastor Charles
Epistle Lesson: 1 Peter 1:13-21...Rebecca Glancy
Choral Anthem: "Glory, Hallelujah!" by Lloyd Larsen
Gospel Lesson: John 15:1-8
Sermon: "Keep it or return it"
Communion...Rev. Dan Daniels (UMH page 9)
*Hymn... “Spirit Song” (UMH #347)
*Dismissal with Blessing...Pastor Charles
May our God, who establishes covenant relationship with those who seek to enter the Kingdom, be with you always. May Jesus Christ, who seals the new covenant with his blood on the cross, bring you peace. May the Holy Spirit guide your life both now and forever. Go in peace to serve the Lord!
Postlude...Lorie Courier / “Go, Tell It on the Mountain”
Today’s service was developed by Jonathan Powers: “John Wesley’s Covenant Renewal Service (for today),” January 3, 2015.
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