January 23, 2022, Third Sunday after the Epiphany, 9:30 AM
ORDER FOR WORSHIP
GATHERING
Prelude“This Little Light of Mine”Tom Ajack, guitar
Introit“Kum Ba Yah”Tower Bells
African American Spiritual, Arr. John F. Wilson
Lighting the Christ CandleRev. Greta Hietpas
Hymn" O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”Red Book 57, verses 1 & 2
Call to WorshipRev. Susan Bresser
Hymn" O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”Red Book 57, verses 3-5
A Time of Prayer
Musical Response“Take, O Take Me As I Am”Green Book 3119, sing twice
THE WORD
Musical Setting for Scripture“Thy Word”by Michael W. Smith
Gospel ReadingLuke 4:14-21 (NRSV)Dirk Wilken
Contemporary Message“In Light of the Word”Rev. Susan Bresser
RESPONSE
Ministry Moment Rev. Greta Hietpas
Prayer of Dedication
Hymn “Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service” Red Book 581, verses 1,2,4
BenedictionRev. Susan Bresser
Postlude“Fanfare to the Light”John Sheaffer, organ
(A time for prayerful reflection.)by Francis Jackson
* Indicates standing, if able
Kurt Eisnemann, tenor
Prepare for worship next Sunday by reading Luke 4:21-30.
Flowers donated by Karen Wilken.