* Denotes all are invited to stand.
Bold text indicates portions of the service to be spoken or sung by the congregation.

February 15th, 2026

 

Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay, Organist

 

Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White

 

Minute for Mission:
PCM Christmas Card
Chuck McGavren

 

Introit:
PCM Bell Choir

 

Call to Worship:
Though finite human minds cannot fathom God’s fullness,
God gives us glimpses of her glory every day in the night sky’s depths and in the simplest flower,
in shared meals, shared stories, and shared struggles.
In the face of every person made in [his] image, God’s beauty glows like sunlight behind clouds.
We share God’s sacred longing to be known, to be truly seen and loved for all we are.
But to be fully known, we must risk vulnerability.
When we dare to share ourselves with one another, when we work to understand a friend or stranger,
we come closer to catch a glimpse of God’s presence. Let us worship God together.

 

 

* Hymn #191 “We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding” (TUNE: HYFRYDOL)

 

* Confession of Sin
Michael Osborn, Worship Leader
Magnificent God, we cannot stand before the glory of your presence. You shine with divine light,
and we are overwhelmed by your goodness. Lift us in your mercy, release us from our fear, and fill us with your Spirit, that we might reflect your light and share your love, for the sake of Jesus, our Savior.

 

 

* Assurance of Pardon
Rev. Aaron J. White
Children of God, hear the good news:  We are forgiven, again and again, by this glorious God.
What a wonder! Alleluia! 

 

 

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

 

* Passing of the Peace

 

Prayer for Illumination
Michael Osborn, Worship Leader

 

First Reading
Exodus 24:12-18

 

Anthem
“Come Christians Join to Sing”
PCM Bell Choir

 

Second Scripture
Matthew 17:1-9

 

Time for the Children
Hymn #452 “Open the Eyes of My Heart”

 

Sermon
“Sent from the Mountain”
Rev. Aaron J. White

 

* Hymn #193 “Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain”

 

The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Cole Norton Widhalm, Son of Rebecca & Matthew Widhalm

The Presentation
Profession of Faith
Thanksgiving Over the Water
The Baptism
Laying On of Hands
Welcome

 

Pastoral Prayer
Congregational Response:  Hear our prayer

 

 

Invitation to Discipleship
“Remembering Our Heritage:  Part 5”

 

 

Invitation to the Lord’s Table
   Great Thanksgiving
*Please see informational card within the hymnals or screens for the Lord’s Supper & the Lord’s Prayer.
   The Lord’s Prayer
   The Bread is Broken and the Cup is Filled
   The Communion of the People
   The Prayer After Communion

 

 

* Hymn #625  “O Lord My God” (“How Great Thou Art”)

 

 

* Charge & Blessing

 

 

* Music for Departing
“Chosen in Jesus”
PCM Chancel Choir

 

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 the Lord’s Table” and “Charge” from Connections Worship Companion, Year A, Volume 1. © 2022 Presbyterian Publishing Corporation.Liturgy spoken during the celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, “Words of Institution,” and liturgy spoken when “The Bread is Broken and the Cup is Filled” from the Book of Common Worship. © 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. 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.