ORDER OF WORSHIP
January 21 2024 10:30 AM
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
If you have individual prayer requests, please write them on prayer cards in the pews and bring them up or give them to an usher during the prelude.
**Kindly stand if you are able
PRELUDE “ALL CREATURES OF OUR GOD AND KING” Acapeldridge
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP (Adapted from Psalm 62)
Leader: For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him.
PEOPLE: He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be
shaken.
Leader: On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is in
God.
PEOPLE: Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God
is a refuge for us.
Leader: Those of low estate are but a breath, those of high estate are a delusion;
PEOPLE: in the balances they go up; they are together lighter than a breath.
Leader: Twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God,
PEOPLE: Steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord. For you repay to all according to
their work.
INVOCATION
O God, the angels of heaven proclaim your glory without ceasing. Help us as we serve
you in your house, that in psalms and hymns and anthems we may sing to you with our
whole heart through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
**OPENING HYMN “All Who Love and Serve Your City” Red #430
CALL TO CONFESSION
We are all sinners in your world, Dear God. We try but we often still fail. Let us confess together
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious God, we admit it: We tend towards addressing easy decisions and focus on petty issues in most of what we do, and sometimes even in the church. We cling to opinions or desires without graciousness or care for others. We do this despite knowing that we have our priorities misplaced. Lord, help us to focus on your vision of what is most significant, for us, and for our world …
(moment for silent personal confession)
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
Sisters and Brothers, believe the Good News of the Gospels. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
**GLORIA PATRI
ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
Today we ordain Robert Ferguson as an Elder and install him as Elder to the Class of
2024 and install Sheila O’Donnell, Nancy Thomas and Mary Whidden to the Class of
2026
**PASSING OF THE PEACE
**HYMN OF PRAISE “Just As I am, Without One Plea” Red #445
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
God, source of all light, by your Word you give light to the soul. Pour out on us the spirit of wisdom and understanding that our hearts and minds may be opened through Christ our Lord, Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
OLD TESTAMENT READING Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Libby Szymanowicz
GOSPEL READING Mark 1:14-20
SERMON MESSAGE Just Drop those Nets! John Redman, CRE
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
And Lord we pray for those in our own hearts whose names you already know, for their
own healing and comfort, in your name and that of our redeemer Jesus Christ, who
taught to pray, saying:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen
OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
May what we offer here be of our own hearts and dedicated to the service of our faith
and our mission to others as they become the blessings and hope that others need and
pray for in their own lives. This we pray in the name of Jesus. Amen
OFFERTORY “Thanks to God Whose Word Was Spoken”
**DOXOLOGY Traditional Red #809
PRAYER OF THANKS
Lord God, we thank you for these gifts. As we follow in faith, may we find ways to honor
you by giving of our treasure, our time and our talents to glorify you and our Lord Jesus
Christ. Amen.
**CLOSING HYMN “Lord, We Worship and Adore You” Red #832
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE: “FESTIVE POSTLUDE IN C MAJOR” By Paul Fey
Blessings!
John Redman, CRE
Mobile: (914) 474-0722
Union Church
44 Balmville Rd, Newburgh NY 12550
Phone: (845) 562-0954 Fax: (845) 562-0955
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