Epiphany Sunday

• Introit
  • The First Noel UMH 245 v1
• Welcome & Announcements
• Prelude
• Bringing the Light of Christ
• Call to Worship
  • Leader: Arise, shine, for your light has come.  The glory of the Lord has risen upon you!
  • People: The glory of God shines in the darkness.
  • Leader: Lift up your eyes and look around. Follow the star, wherever it leads!
  • People: Take the journey that leads to the child.
  • Leader: Let your hearts rejoice. Be overwhelmed with joy!
  • People: We worship the Christ child, the hope of the world.
• Greeting our Guests and Friends
• Hymn of Praise
  • The First Noel UMH 245 v 2-5
• Opening Prayer

God of mystery,
in the darkness of our world
your light shines with grace and truth.
Open the eyes of our hearts
to the glory of your love.
Speak your word of truth and joy.
May the mystery revealed in Jesus
draw us closer to you.
May the wonder of your love
fill us with wisdom and peace.
As we rejoice in your presence,
teach us to seek justice and righteousness.
Fill our hearts to overflowing
with your joy, your glory, your hope. Amen.

• Joys and Celebrations and Concerns/Pastoral Prayer/The Lord’s Prayer
• Giving of God’s Tithes and Offerings
• Offertory
• Doxology
• Bringing our Prayers to God
• The Voice of Scripture
  • Matthew 2:1-12
• Living out the Word
  • Prepare the Way from Advent to Epiphany: Fit for a King
• The Great Thanksgiving / Holy Communion
  • O Come All You Unfaithful
• Hymn of Commitment
  • We Three Kings 254 v 1-4
• Benediction
• Hymn of Fellowship
  • We Three Kings 254 v 5
• Taking the Light of Christ into the World/Postlude