Worship Bulletin

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February 15, 2026

WE GATHER

Welcome & Announcements (Elder Joanna Hahn)

Invitation to Worship (Rev. Eric Brotheridge)

Prelude: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross arr. by Carol Tornquist (Marianna Gill)

Call to Worship (Elder Joanna)
   One: Come all who know love and are shaped by mercy.
   ALL: We come to learn the love of God, made perfect in Christ.
   One: Come with broken hearts or with hearts made whole by love.
   ALL: We come to worship the God whose love knows no bounds. Amen.

Opening Praise
   Hymn #2 (1, 3, 4): Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
   If We Don’t Have Love (Praise Band)

Young Disciples Time (Rev. Eric)

Prayer Song: Step by Step (Praise Band)

Moment of Silent Prayer

Pastoral Prayer (Rev. Eric)

WE HEAR THE WORD

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48 NRSVUE (Kris Doyle)

Special Music: Day by Day by Martin How (Choir)

Message: The Lived Christian Life: Mutual Affection with Love (Rev. Eric)

WE COME TO THE TABLE

Communion Hymn #499 (2, 3, 5): When Love Is Found

Invitation to Communion & Words of Institution (Rev. Eric)

Prayer of Blessing for Elements (Elder Laura Rowe)

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 (Joanna)

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Sending Forth, Hymn #277: Christians, We Have Met to Worship

Benediction: Aaron’s Blessing (Rev. Eric)

Postlude: Holy Is the Lord arr. by Victor Labenske (Marianna Gill)

CALENDAR

Sun., February 15: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom; Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary; Chapel Service at Morrison Woods, 1:30pm; Choral Recital, 4pm, Sanctuary
Mon., February 16: Presidents’ Day – Church Office Closed
Tues., February 17: Coffee Conversation, 9am, Concannon’s (4801 W Baker Ln); Trustees, 5:30pm, Room 108
Wed., February 18: Bible Study, 10am, Room 108 &  Zoom; Ash Wednesday Service, 7pm, Sanctuary; Choir Rehearsal, 8pm, Sanctuary
Sat., February 21: Walk-a-Mile, 9am, Muncie Fieldhouse
Sun., February 22: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom; Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary

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Whether rebuilding after a flood, finding safety after conflict, or recovering from economic hardship, Week of Compassion is finding A NEW WAY – a way rooted in relationship, equity, and hope. Together, we are strengthening the church’s long-term capacity to respond and accompany, wherever people are displaced or in need.

In moments when we’re most uncertain, when the usual path is blocked or can’t even be seen, we rely on each other. Like the friends who join together and make a way where there was no way, determined that their friend would see Jesus (Mark 2:1-5), in this work we share, God is opening new ways. Our task is to walk them faithfully – together, with imagination, courage, and trust in the One who makes all things new.

Hazelwood will collect a special offering for Week of Compassion during worship on February 15 & 22. You can also give to Week of Compassion directly by clicking HERE. Please note: If you choose to give through Hazelwood, please write “Week of Compassion” in the memo line of your check.

Join us this Lent for a meaningful time of fellowship, study, and nourishment with our ecumenical partners! Beginning February 25 and continuing through March 25, we will gather every Wednesday from 12:30pm – 1:30pm to discuss An Unlikely Lent by Rachel Billups while enjoying delicious homemade soup. The Unlikely Lent is available through Cokesbury, Amazon, or in digital format. We encourage you to obtain a copy and read along with us.