January 25, 2026 - 3rd Sunday of Epiphany
Even those who have difficulty with Jesus’ message and ministry have a place in God’s story.
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Gathering Hymn: "The Church's One Foundation" Text: Samuel J. Stone, 1839-1900. Music: Samuel S. Wesley, 1810-1876.
Hymn of the Day: "Hope of the World" Text: Georgia Harkness, 1891-1974, alt. Music: Trente quatre pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551; arr. Claude Goudimel, 1514-1572. Text © 1954, ren. 1982 The Hymn Society, admin. Hope Publishing Company.
Musical Offering: “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” Text and music: Henry Williams Baker and John Bacchus Dykes; arr. Mark Hayes. © 2023 Lorenz Publishing Company, a division of The Lorenz Corporation. All rights reserved. CCLI #7212550
Hymn during Communion: "Borning Cry" Text: John C. Ylvisaker, b. 1937. Music: John C. Ylvisaker. Text and music © 1985 John C. Ylvisaker.
Sending Hymn: "Lift High the Cross" Text: George W. Kirchin, 1827-1912; rev. Michael R. Newbolt, 1874-1956. Music: CRUCIFER, Sydney H. Nicholson, 1875-1947. Text and music © 1974 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Duplication in any form prohibited without permission or valid license from copyright administrator.
Postlude: “Trumpet Tune in D” by Charles Callahan