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January 18th, 2026

 

Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay, Organist

 

Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White

 

Minute for Mission:
Blood Donation, Cleve Evans

 

Introit:
PCM Bells

 

Call to Worship:
To those who want to follow him, Jesus asks, “What are you seeking?”
Teacher, we do not seek worldly power, but a better way to live.
“What are you seeking?”
Teacher, we do not seek worldly wealth, nor the prizes of paradise, but simply to be with you.
“What are you seeking?”
Teacher, we do not seek worldly praise or fame, only that you call us by name. Amen.

 

* Hymn #408 “There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit”

 

* Confession of Sin
Kathleen Keefer, Worship Leader
God of the ages, we do not always wait with patience. We do not always sing your praises. We do not always recognize your work in our lives. We would rather take the credit for ourselves. We would rather take the easy way out. We would rather step on others if it means more for ourselves. Forgive us for all the ways we forget you. Help us to delight to do your will. Help us to trust in you and return us to the path of righteousness.

 

* Assurance of Pardon
Rev. Aaron J. White

The Lamb of God takes away the sins of the world. The Lamb of God takes away the sins of each and every one of us.

Christ has mercy on us, forgiving our sins.Alleluia!

 

* Song of Praise #492  “You Belong to Christ”

 

* Passing of the Peace

 

Prayer for Illumination
Kathleen Keefer, Worship Leader

 

First Reading
Isaiah 49:1-7

 

Anthem
“All Things Bright and Beautiful” arr. by Larry Sue
PCM Bells

 

Second Scripture
John 1:29-42

 

Time for the Children
Rev. Aaron J. White

 

Sermon
Rev. Aaron J. White

 

* Hymn #379 “We Shall Overcome”

 

Pastoral Prayer
Congregational Response:  Hear our prayer

 

The Lord’s Prayer

 

Invitation to Discipleship
“Remembering Our Heritage”

 

* Hymn #837 “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine”

 

* Charge & Blessing

 

* Music for Departing

 

Today’s Scripture readings are from the Inclusive Bible: The First Egalitarian Translation. © 2007 Priests for Equality.

Liturgy for today’s worship service is adapted with permission from the following sources: “Prayer for Illumination” and “Blessing” from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year A, Volume 1 © 2013 Westminster John Knox Press. “Invitation to Discipleship” and “Charge” from Connections Worship Companion, Year A, Volume 1. © 2022 Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. All other liturgy from Call to Worship: Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts. Vol 59.1 (online version) © 2025 The Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). All rights reserved.