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January 26, 2025 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 A. M.
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Prelude Lighting of the Candles
Opening Scripture Sentence: Ezra praised the Lord, and all the people stood up, raised their hands, and responded, “Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. Ezra said, “This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:5-6, 10b
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Psalm 19
Leader: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. All creation tells of the glory of God.
All: Day after day, the heavens pour forth speech; their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. Listen attentively to his Word.
Leader: The precepts of the Lord are perfect, trustworthy, and altogether righteous. The word of the Lord is more precious than gold and sweeter than honey.
All: By the ordinances of the Lord is God’s servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. Day after Day, the Spirit of God is at work among us, drawing us together into one body. We bow to worship his holy name.
*The Hymn For the Beauty of the Earth No. 64
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
Almighty God, who can discern all the errors we make? Forgive our hidden faults. Keep us also from willful sins; may they not rule over us. In your grace and mercy, through forgiveness, may we be made blameless, innocent of great transgression. May the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be pleasing and acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (From Psalm 19:12-14)
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
You did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry “Abba! Father!”, it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ. Romans 8:15-17
*Hymn of the Month Seek Ye First No. 615
(Sing Twice)
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
God has shown us the meaning of generosity in the beautiful diversity of creation, in the overflowing love of Jesus Christ, and in the never-ending gift of the Holy Spirit. With gratitude and gladness, we present the offerings of our life and labor to the Lord.
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn Be Thou My Vision No. 400
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Scripture Reading Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-6,8-10
New Testament Scripture Readings Luke 4:14-21, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “To Live Within the Word” Rev. Cindy Barton
*The Hymn The Family of God No. 128
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude
