This Sunday we continue the season of Epiphany. Last week we focused on the journey of the Magi to honor the Christ Child. Throughout the coming weeks we will explore stories where God’s presence becomes visible in surprising ways. Not moments of explanation, but moments of disruption, invitation and change. We hope you’ll 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 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, Jan. 18
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Dave Thomas
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| Chimes Hymn | “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” | UMH 126 |
| Welcome | Dave Thomas | |
| Call to Worship | Psalm 40: 1-11 (UMH 774) | |
| Organ Voluntary | “How Great Thou Art” (UMH 77), arr. Douglas E. Wagner | Douglas Dykstra |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” | UMH 140 |
| Scripture Reading | I Corinthians 1: 1–9 (NT p. 155) | Dave Thomas |
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offeratory Invitation | ||
| Offeratory | “Behold the Lamb” by Getty/Townsend | Chancel Choir Directed by Giustino Carrano |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of Dedication | ||
| Hymn | “The Summons” | TFWS 2130 |
| Scripture Reading | John 1:29-42 (NT. p 86-87) | Dave Thomas |
| Message | “Here is the Lamb of God” | Rev. David Eardley |
| Hymn | “Lead On, O King Eternal” | UMH 580 |
| Ministry Opportunities | ||
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Musical Meditation | “More Precious Than Silver” (TFWS 2065) He is precious to you who believe, but to those who do not believe he is the stone which, rejected by the builders, has become the cornerstone. 1 Peter 2: 7 | Douglas Dykstra |