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January 18, 2026 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 A. M.
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Prelude Lighting of the Candles
Opening Scripture Sentence: I delight to do your will, my God, for your law is written in my heart. I have told everyone the Good News that you forgive men’s sins… I have proclaimed your lovingkindness and your truth to all the congregation. Psalm 40:8-10 (TLB)
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Responsive Reading, Psalm 40:1-4, 7-8, 11 (RSV)
Leader: I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.
All: He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.
Leader: Happy are those who make the Lord their trust, who do not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after false gods.
All: Then I said, “Here I am; in the scroll of the book it is written of me. I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.” Do not, O Lord, withhold your mercy from me; let your steadfast love and your faithfulness keep me safe forever.
*The Hymn The Solid Rock No. 315
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Holy God, we turn to you to renew our commitment. We confess that pride has led us to embrace false gods. We spend more time and energy on our pastimes than with the work to which you call us. We neglect the spiritual gifts entrusted to us. We forget that we have been called by name, baptized in the Spirit, and commissioned for service to your kingdom. O God, forgive our sins and bring us back to yourself. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, “The Lord be exalted!” (from Psalm 40:16) Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God, who came to take away the sins of the world. (John 1:29)
*Hymn of the Month Come, Now Is the Time to Worship Insert
(All Verses)
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
Sacrifice and offering you do not desire; burnt offering and sin offering you have not required. But you have given us an open ear to hear your call, and open hands to be your servants. Guide our giving that we may respond to your saving grace with trust, joy, and generosity. Psalm 96:8-9
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn He Lifted Me No. 318
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Scripture Reading: Isaiah 49:1-7 (TLB)
New Testament Scripture Reading: John 1:29-42 (NIV)
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “What Are You Seeking?”
Rev. Cindy Barton
*The Hymn We Are So Blessed No. 594
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude