January 4, 2026 - 2nd Sunday of Christmas
Replay of livestream 10:00 worship service
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Jesus begins to gather followers, encouraging them to see more than the signs and miracles he
performs, but rather the saving work God is doing through him.
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Prelude: “We Three Kings” traditional carol
Gathering Hymn: "Go Tell It on the Mountain" Text: African American spiritual, refrain; John W. Work Jr., 1872-1925, stanzas, alt. Music: African American spiritual.
Hymn of the Day: "Will You Come and Follow Me: The Summons" Text: John L. Bell, b. 1949. Music: KELVINGROVE, Scottish traditional. Text: © 1987 Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc., agent. 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800-442-3358. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Duplication in any form prohibited without permission or valid license from copyright administrator.
Musical Offering: “Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning” Music: James P. Harding (1850-1911) arr. John Leavitt from A Little Nativity Suite © 1992 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.
Hymn during Communion: "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" Text: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887. Music: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872.
Sending Hymn: "Brightest and Best of the Stars" Text: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826, alt. Music: James P. Harding, 1850-1911, adapt.
Postlude: "Variation III" from "Noel Polonais" (variations of the Polish carol "Infant Holy") Alexander Guilmant. © 1979 Asilomar Music. All rights reserved.