INVITATION AND GATHERING
Prelude Jan Kaupp
Welcome & Greetings
Announcements
† Hymn of Praise “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies” UMH #173
† Call to Worship: (responsively)
Pastor: Arise, shine, for your light has come.
People: The glory of the Lord shines like the sun.
Pastor: Behold, the nations have come to witness God’s light.
People: Kings have come to behold Christ’s brightness.
All: Lift up your eyes and look around. The glory of the Lord has come.
Opening Prayer: (In Unison)
Glorious God, grant us the courage to follow Christ’s natal star, wherever your light
would lead us; grant us the wisdom to follow the kings of old, as they left the safety of their
homes to find the infant Jesus; grant us the purity of heart, to forsake the glitter of things that
do not endure, and embrace the brightness of your glory. Amen.
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
Affirmation of Faith: “The Apostles’ Creed– Traditional Version” UMH #881
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament Exodus 40:17-33 Pew Bible Pg. 152 &153
New Testament Matthew 2:1-12 Pew Bible Pg. 1488 & 1489
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer– Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Focus for this Week: 2026 - New Year
Preparatory Hymn: “We Three Kings” UMH #254
THANKSGIVING AND REFLECTION
Invitation to the Offering
Offertory “What Star Is This That Beams So Bright ” Jan Kaupp
† Doxology: UMH #95
† Prayer of Dedication
Sermon: Epiphany—To Reveal Rev. John Bhajjan
Ministry of Music: “Remember, A Winter Communion” Jan Kaupp
Invitation to Holy Communion UMH Pg. 12
SENDING FORTH
† Closing Hymn: “The First Noel” UMH #245
† Benediction
† Threefold Amen: UMH #898
† Postlude Jan Kaupp
† indicates Worshipers are invited to stand, if able.
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HYMNAL: UMH = United Methodist Hymnal