Join Us For Worship, Sunday January 22nd In Person Or Youtube Live!!!

(Image: “Cardboard Cathedral” Ban, Shigeru, 2013, Architect,

ChristChurch, New Zealand)

©Order of Worship for Sunday January 22, 2023

Third Sunday After Epiphany

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The worship video will be available live at 11:00 am.
Text for hymns are found below each hymn.  Click on the hymn highlighted text for music if shown.

Prelude: “How Great You Are”, Words and Music by Phil Posthuma © 2006, 2001 Phil Posthuma…………………Daniel L., Greg D.
 
Coming of the Light:………………………………………Evan G.
 
Greetings:……………………………………Pastor Steven
 
Opening Prayer: ……………………………Pastor Steven
 
Opening Hymns:“Shine, Jesus, Shine”  #2173 TFWS
Words and Music: Graham Kendrick
© 1987 and this arr. ©  1998 Make Way Music
 
Refrain
Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory,
blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire; flow, river
flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy, send forth
your word, Lord, and let there be light.
 
1. Lord, the light of your love is shining in the midst of
the darkness shining; Jesus, Light of the World, shine
upon us, set us free by the truth you now bring us.
Shine on me, shine on me.
 
Refrain
Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory,
blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire; flow, river
flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy, send forth
your word, Lord, and let there be light.
 
2. Lord, I come to your awesome presence from the
shadows into your radiance; by the blood I may enter your brightness, Search me, try me, consume all my darkness.
Shine on me, shine on me.
 
Refrain
Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory,
blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire; flow, river
flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy, send forth
your word, Lord, and let there be light.
 
3. As we gaze on your kingly brightness, so our faces
display your likeness; ever changing from glory to glory,
mirrored here may our lives tell your story.
Shine on me, shine on me.
 
Refrain
Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory,
blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire; flow, river
flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy, send forth
your word, Lord, and let there be light.
 
“I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me” #2151 TFWS
Words and Music: African American spiritual
 
1. I’m so glad, Jesus lifted me,
I’m so glad, Jesus lifted me,
I’m so glad, Jesus lifted me,
singing glory, hallelujah,
Jesus lifted me.
 
2. Satan had me bound, Jesus lifted me,
Satan had me bound, Jesus lifted me,
Satan had be bound, Jesus lifted me,
singing glory, hallelujah,
Jesus lifted me.
 
3. When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me,
when I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me,
when I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me,
singing glory, hallelujah,
Jesus lifted me.
 
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Offertory: “Mansion over the Hilltop ”, Words and Music by Ira F. Stanphill © 1949. Renewed 1977 by Ira F. Stanphill Assigned to Singspiration…………………….…….………..Musicians
 
Offertory Response:…Offertory Response:  “The Doxology” #94 UMH
Words: Thomas Ken, 1674 Music: Geistliche Kirchengesänge, 1623;
Adapt. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House
 
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God,
all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God the
source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power up-lifts!  Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
 
Prayer After Receiving:………………………….Pastor Steven
 
Prayers of the People:……………………………Pastor Steven
 
Hymn of Preparation:“Lead Me, Guide Me” #2214 TFWS
Words and Music: Doris Akers
© 1953 Doris Akers, admin. By Unichappell Music, Inc.
 
Refrain
Lead me, guide me, along the way, for if you lead
me, I cannot stray. Lord, let me walk each day with
thee. Lead me, O Lord, lead me.
 
1. I am weak and I need thy strength and power
to help me over my weakest hour.  Help me
through the darkness thy face to see,
Lead me, O Lord, lead me.
 
Refrain
Lead me, guide me, along the way, for if you lead
me, I cannot stray. Lord, let me walk each day with
thee. Lead me, O Lord, lead me.
 
2. Help me tread in the paths of righteousness, be my
aid when Satan and sin oppress.  I am putting all
my trust in thee. Lead me, O Lord, lead me.
 
Refrain
Lead me, guide me, along the way, for if you lead
me, I cannot stray. Lord, let me walk each day with
thee. Lead me, O Lord, lead me.
 
3. I am lost if you take your hand from me, I am
blind without thy Light to see, Lord, just always
let me thy servant be. Lead me, O Lord, Lead me.
 
Refrain
Lead me, guide me, along the way, for if you lead
me, I cannot stray. Lord, let me walk each day with
thee. Lead me, O Lord, lead me.
 
Gospel Lesson:………Matthew 4:12-23……Pastor Steven
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee.  He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:
 
“Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.”
 
From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.”
 
Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them.  Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him.
 
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.
 
Sermon:……”What Are You Called From?”……..Pastor Steven
 
Anthem: “Just a Little Talk with Jesus”………………….Choir
Words and Music: Cleavant Derricks © 1937 Bridge Building (BMI)
 
Closing Hymn: “Guide My Feet” #2208 TFWS
Words and Music: African American spiritual
Harm. © Estate of Wendell Whalum
 
1.Guide my feet while I run this race.
Guide my feet while I run this race.
Guide my feet while I run this race,
for I don’t want to run this race in vain!
 
2.Hold my hand…
3.Stand by me…
4.I’m your child…
5.Guide my feet…
 
Dismissal with Blessing:……………………………Pastor Steven
 
Postlude:
“Your Grace Is Enough”, Words and Music by Matt Maher © 2005 Thankyou Music……………………………………….Musicians

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