January 18, 2026
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
January 18, 2026 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Bringing in the Light of Christ
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus arr. Mary Ann Fritz
Welcome
Call to Worship
The light of Christ shines in unexpected places.
We open our eyes to see it.
Christ calls us by name in the midst of ordinary days.
We listen for the voice of love.
Come and see what God is doing among us.
We come, ready to follow the Light.
Hymn
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise UMH#103
Reading from the Old Testament
Isaiah 49:1–7
Psalm of Response
Psalm 40:1–11 UMH pp. 774 & 775
Anthem
Be Thou My Vision arr. John A Behnke
Reading from the Gospels
John 1:29–42
Sermon
Come and See: Light in the Ordinary| Rev. Kelly Dotson
Joys and Concerns and Prayers with The Lord’s Prayer
Holy God,
Light beyond all light,
your name shines through all creation.
May your reign of love draw near.
May your justice and mercy take shape among us,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today the bread we need
for this journey —
food for our bodies,
hope for our spirits,
and courage for the road ahead.
Forgive us when we lose our way,
when fear dims our vision,
and when we turn from the light you offer.
As we forgive others
and choose grace over judgment.
Guide us when the path is unclear.
Protect us from the powers that harm,
and free us from all that keeps us from love.
For yours is the kin-dom,
the power that heals,
and the glory that shines in the darkness,
now and forever. Amen.
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
Make a Gift of a Tithe or Offering
Doxology UMH#94
Hymn
What Does the Lord Require UMH#441
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
I Love to Tell the Story arr. James Koerts
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Kelly Dotson
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Worship Arts Associate: Patty Higgins
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