Access to Heaven

Today’s gospel lesson from John comes at the very beginning of Jesus’s ministry. This passage is providing a preview of Jesus’ resurrected body and what all of us have to look forward to in heaven. People who believe that this is their destiny live in hope. Those who do not have hope live in despair. When we live in hope, we can overcome the causes of despair in our lives, and make positive changes in our community.

The second Sunday after the Epiphany – January 17, 2021

Order of Worship:

Prelude: “Shall We Gather at the River”

Greeting

Opening Hymn: “Shall We Gather at the River”

Prayer of the Day

Gospel Reading: John 1: 43-51

Children’s Message

Anthem: “Hymn to Freedom”, Music by Oscar Peterson, Words by Harriette Hamilton

Sermon

Sermon Hymn: “Shine, Jesus, Shine”

Prayers & The Lord’s Prayer

Dismissal

Sending Hymn: “Soon and Very Soon”

Postlude: Blessed Emmanuel & Christians Be Joyful, by J.S. Bach