WORSHIP ORDER
January 4, 2025
Epiphany Sunday
WELCOME, GREETING, & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Schauna Chambers
PRELUDE
Rhonda Adkins, pianist
Acolyte: Beloved Child of God
Cross Bearer: Beloved Child of God
As the Light of Christ passes you, stand as you are able and then be seated when the Acolyte returns to the back of the sanctuary.
CALL TO WORSHIP
God of mercy, You see the weight we bring into this place.
We come to You, weary and in need of rest.
You invite us not to strive, but to trust.
Teach us to release what we have been holding too tightly.
You promised rest, not because we earn it, but because You are gentle and humble in heart.
Help us receive Your rest and remain in Your presence.
Meet us here, Lord, and quiet our souls.
We come to You, and we rest in You. Amen.
CONGREGATIONAL SONG
#400 Come Thou Fount
SPECIAL MUSIC
Lift Every Voice & Sing
Bob Morris, Jay Brooks, Randall Adkins, & Ross Cummings
CHILDREN’S MOMENTS
Katrina Lee
PRAYER
Schauna Chambers
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever.
Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 37:14-20
CONGREGATIONAL SONG
#348 Softly, Tenderly Jesus is Calling
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 11:25-30
SERMON
Come and Rest
Schauna Chambers
OFFERING AND PASSING THE PEACE
DOXOLOGY
UMH #94
CONGREGATIONAL SONG
#369 Blessed Assurance
POSTLUDE
Rhonda Adkins, pianist
BENEDICTION AND BLESSING
Schauna Chambers
