Worship Bulletin
January 25, 2026
GATHERING MUSIC
Randall Fleer
CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor Eh Lay Taw
HYMN OF PRAISE
God, You Call Us to This Place
God, you call us to this place, where we know your love and grace.
Here your hospitality makes of us one family,
makes our rich diversity richer still in unity,
makes our many voices one, joined in praise with Christ your Son.
Now assembled in Christ’s name, all your mercies to proclaim
in the hearing of your word, in our prayer through Christ the Lord,
in the ministries we share, learning how to serve with care –
in the Spirit let us be one in faith and unity.
In the water we were born of the Spirit in the Son.
Now a priestly, royal race rich in every gift of grace -
called, forgiven, loved and freed, for the world we intercede:
gather into unity all the human family.
PRAYER OF APPROACH
Rev. Michael Ware
TIME FOR CHILDREN
Rev. Kathryn Ray
SCRIPTURE LESSON
Matthew 4:12-17
12 Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. 13 And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:
15 “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,
the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles--
16 the people dwelling in darkness
have seen a great light,
and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death,
on them a light has dawned.”
17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
ANTHEM
Speak to Me, Lord
Chancel Choir
SERMON
Repent
Rev. Michael Ware
HYMN OF RESPONSE
Jesus Calls Us, O'er the Tumult
Jesus calls us, o’er the tumult
of our life’s wild, restless sea,
day by day his voice is sounding,
saying, “Christian, follow me.”
Jesus calls us from the worship
of the vain world’s golden store,
from each idol that would keep us,
saying “Christian, love me more.”
Long ago apostles heard it
by the Galilean lake,
turned from home and work and family,
leaving all for his dear sake.
In our joys and in our sorrows,
days of work and hours of ease,
still he calls, in cares and pleasures,
“Christian, love me more than these.”
Jesus calls us! By your mercy,
Savior, may we hear your call,
give our hearts to your obedience,
serve and love you best of all.
TIME OF PRAYER/THE LORD'S PRAYER
Rev. Kathryn Ray
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Rev. Michael Ware
OFFERING OF MUSIC
Live in the Light
Chancel Choir
DOXOLOGY
OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise God all creatures here below.
Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts. Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost!
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Pastor Eh Lay Taw
CLOSING HYMN
May the Love of the Lord
May the love of the Lord rest upon your soul.
May God's love dwell in you, throughout every day.
May God's countenance shine upon you and be gracious to you.
May God's Spirit be upon you as you leave this place.
Randall Fleer
CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor Eh Lay Taw
HYMN OF PRAISE
God, You Call Us to This Place
God, you call us to this place, where we know your love and grace.
Here your hospitality makes of us one family,
makes our rich diversity richer still in unity,
makes our many voices one, joined in praise with Christ your Son.
Now assembled in Christ’s name, all your mercies to proclaim
in the hearing of your word, in our prayer through Christ the Lord,
in the ministries we share, learning how to serve with care –
in the Spirit let us be one in faith and unity.
In the water we were born of the Spirit in the Son.
Now a priestly, royal race rich in every gift of grace -
called, forgiven, loved and freed, for the world we intercede:
gather into unity all the human family.
PRAYER OF APPROACH
Rev. Michael Ware
TIME FOR CHILDREN
Rev. Kathryn Ray
SCRIPTURE LESSON
Matthew 4:12-17
12 Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. 13 And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:
15 “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,
the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles--
16 the people dwelling in darkness
have seen a great light,
and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death,
on them a light has dawned.”
17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
ANTHEM
Speak to Me, Lord
Chancel Choir
SERMON
Repent
Rev. Michael Ware
HYMN OF RESPONSE
Jesus Calls Us, O'er the Tumult
Jesus calls us, o’er the tumult
of our life’s wild, restless sea,
day by day his voice is sounding,
saying, “Christian, follow me.”
Jesus calls us from the worship
of the vain world’s golden store,
from each idol that would keep us,
saying “Christian, love me more.”
Long ago apostles heard it
by the Galilean lake,
turned from home and work and family,
leaving all for his dear sake.
In our joys and in our sorrows,
days of work and hours of ease,
still he calls, in cares and pleasures,
“Christian, love me more than these.”
Jesus calls us! By your mercy,
Savior, may we hear your call,
give our hearts to your obedience,
serve and love you best of all.
TIME OF PRAYER/THE LORD'S PRAYER
Rev. Kathryn Ray
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Rev. Michael Ware
OFFERING OF MUSIC
Live in the Light
Chancel Choir
DOXOLOGY
OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise God all creatures here below.
Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts. Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost!
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Pastor Eh Lay Taw
CLOSING HYMN
May the Love of the Lord
May the love of the Lord rest upon your soul.
May God's love dwell in you, throughout every day.
May God's countenance shine upon you and be gracious to you.
May God's Spirit be upon you as you leave this place.
BENEDICTION
Rev. Michael Ware
BENEDICTION RESPONSE
Three Fold Amen
POSTLUDE
Randall Fleer
Rev. Michael Ware
BENEDICTION RESPONSE
Three Fold Amen
POSTLUDE
Randall Fleer
