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January 4, 2026 Second Sunday after Christmas 10:30 A. M.
Announcements
Prelude Lighting of the Candles
Opening Scripture Sentence: And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit… Ephesians 1:13
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Responsive Reading from Psalm 9:1-2, 7-10
Leader: We will praise you, O Lord, with all our heart. We will tell of all your wonders.
All: We will be glad and rejoice in you, singing praise to the Most High God.
Leader: The Lord reigns forever; he has established his throne for judgement. He will judge the world in righteousness. He will govern the peoples with justice.
All: The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed; he is a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
*The Hymn We Three Kings of Orient Are No. 220
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
God of Goodness and Justice, we confess that we have resisted your rule in our lives. We act in our own name for our own benefit. We seek glory and honor without sacrifice. We claim to be your children, but we reject your sovereignty. We fail to meet the responsibilities that come with being brothers and sisters of Christ. In all this, we violate your trust. We seek forgiveness and redemption in the name of Jesus.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. He came from the Father, full of grace and truth, that we might be forgiven and redeemed. To all who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. In his name, we are forgiven. From John 1: 12,14
*Hymn of the Month Come, Now Is the Time to Worship Insert
(All Verses)
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
The law was given to us through Moses; grace and truth came to us through Jesus Christ. From the fullness of His grace, we have all received one blessing after another. We bring offerings of gratitude to the Lord, giving from the bounty with which he fills his people. John 1:16-17
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn Let Us Break Bread Together No. 265
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-14
New Testament Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “How Will We Begin the New Year?”
Rev. Cindy Barton
Communion
*The Hymn As with Gladness Men of Old No. 219
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude