January 11, 2026 - 1st Sunday of Epiphany
Jesus’ public ministry begins with a miracle at a wedding in Cana. When the wine runs out, Jesus
transforms water into wine, providing more than enough for the needs of the feast.
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Prelude: “On Wings of Song” Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Gathering Hymn: "Oh, Worship the King" Text: Robert Grant, 1779-1838, alt. Music: William Croft, 1678-1727.
Hymn of the Day: "When Our World Is Rent by Violence" Text: David Bjorlin, b. 1984. Music: Carl F. Schalk, b. 1929. Text © 2015 Hope Publishing Co. Music © 1967 Concordia Publishing House.
Musical Offering: “In the Bleak Midwinter” Gustav Holst, arr. Karen Lakey Buckwalter. © 1991 Harold Flammer, Inc. All rights reserved.
Music during Communion: "Romance" Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Sending Hymn: "Earth and All Stars!" Text: Herbert F. Brokering, b. 1926. Music: David N. Johnson, 1922-1987. Text and music © Augsburg Publishing House.
Postlude: "Go Make a Difference" Text: based on Matthew 5:13-16. Text and music © 1997, Steve Angrisano and Thomas N. Tomaszek, arr. Aly Stalnaker, Aly Stalnaker Music 2016. Originally published by Spirit & Song ® a division of OCP. All rights reserved.