This is the fifth Sunday after Epiphany. One of the scripture readings for this service, Matthew 5: 13-16, finds Jesus addressing his followers as “salt of the earth” and “light of the world,” telling them who they are, defining their vocation and public witness in the world.
Salt had two purposes in the Middle East of the first century. Because of the lack of refrigeration, salt was used to preserve food, especially meat, which would quickly spoil in the desert environment. Believers in Christ are preservatives to the world, preserving it from the evil inherent in the society of ungodly men.
We hope you will join us.
If you want to know more about what to expect during Sunday’s worship service, you can download the bulletin or visit the This Sunday link at GPUMC page on our web site every week.
Our in-person worship service in the sanctuary and the livestream begins at 9:30 am Sunday.
You are always welcome at this church!
Order of Worship for Sunday, Feb. 15
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Don Crawford
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| Chimes Hymn | “O Wondrous Sight! O Vision Fair” | UMH 258 |
| Welcome | Don Crawford | |
| Call to Worship | Psalm 99 (UMH 819) | |
| Organ Meditation | “Bright Pipings” (UMH 130), arr. James Southbridge | Douglas Dykstra |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies” | UMH 173 |
| Scripture Reading | Exodus 24:12-18 (OT.p.68) | Don Crawford |
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory Invitation | ||
| Offertory | “And We Sing Gloria” By Jay Althouse | Chancel Choir Directed by Giustino Carrano |
| Doxology | TFWS 2272 | |
| Prayer of Dedication | ||
| Hymn | “Holy Ground” (sung twice) | UMH 585 |
| Scripture Reading | Matthew 17:1-9 (NT.p.17-18) | Don Crawford |
| Message | “Only Jesus” | Rev. David Eardley |
| Hymn | “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” | UMH 103 |
| Ministry Opportunities | ||
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Organ Voluntary | “Fairest Lord Jesus” arr. Erinn Schwartz Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight, and all the twinkling starry host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer than all the angels heaven can boast. (UMH189, vs.3) | Douglas Dykstra |