Worship Bulletin
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January 25, 2026
WE GATHER
Welcome & Announcements (Elder Tony Gill)
Invitation to Worship (Rev. Eric Brotheridge)
Prelude: You Raise Me Up by Brendan Graham & Rolf Lovland (Praise Band)
Call to Worship (Elder Tony)
One: Come, let us gather before the Lord.
ALL: We come with trials, hopes, and faith.
One: The testing of our faith produces endurance.
ALL: And endurance shapes us for God’s purposes. Let us worship God with joy and trust. Amen.
Opening Praise
Hymn #65 (1, 2, 4): A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
If Not Now (Praise Band)
Installation of Officers, Elders, Deacons, Trustees, Preschool Team (Rev. Eric)
Prayer Song: Step by Step (Praise Band)
Moment of Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer (Rev. Eric)
WE HEAR THE WORD
Scripture: James 1:2-4 NRSVUE (Cheryl McCoy)
Special Music: Keep Me Faithfully in Thy Paths by George Frederick Handel; edited by Richard Proulx (Choir)
Message: The Lived Christian Life: Self-Control with Endurance (Rev. Eric)
WE COME TO THE TABLE
Communion Hymn #254: Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Invitation to Communion & Words of Institution (Rev. Eric)
Prayer of Blessing for Elements (Elder Bob Weller)
The Lord’s Prayer (in unison)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S CALL
Invitation to Offering (Rev. Eric)
Prayer of Blessing for Offering (Elder Tony)
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Sending Forth: Hold On (Keep Your Hand on that Plow) (Praise Band)
Benediction: Aaron’s Blessing (Choir)
Postlude: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name arr. by Diane Bish (Lori Rhoden)
CALENDAR
Sun., January 25: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom; Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary
Wed., January 28: Bible Study, 10am, Room 108 & Zoom; Choir Rehearsal, 8pm, Sanctuary
Sun., February 1: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom
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