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January 21, 2024 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany 10:30 A. M.
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Prelude Lighting of the Candles
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Responsive Reading Psalm 62:5-8
Leader: Find rest, O souls, in God alone; our hope comes from Him.
All: He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.
Leader: Our salvation and our honor depend on God. He is our mighty rock, our refuge.
All: Trust in Him at all times, O people. Pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.
*The Hymn “I Will Sing the Wondrous Story” No. 328
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
Gracious God, like Jonah, we sometimes are jealous of what we share in this family of God. We know that others long for what we know and experience, yet we do not answer Jesus’ call to reach out with grace. Forgive our reluctance to open our doors and our hearts to others. We repent of wrong priorities. Forgive our hesitation to love those we consider different from ourselves. Help us to be loyal disciples of Christ, undivided in devotion and committed to His mission. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that you, O God, are strong, and that you, O Lord, are loving (Psalm 62:11). The One who calls us to this place also calls us to reconciliation through grace. God will not deny a repentant heart or an open spirit. Because we are forgiven, let us resolve to walk in the new way made known to us in Christ.
*Hymn of the Month “Jesus, Name Above All Names” No. 57
(Two Times)
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving and pay your vows to the Most High (Psalm 50:14). Responding to God’s invitation, we present our gifts.
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” No. 510
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
First Scripture Reading Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Second Scripture Reading Mark 1:14-20 and 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “Undivided Devotion” Pastor
*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