Blessed Are You in Christ

January 29, 2023 – The 4th Sunday after Epiphany

Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount by naming those who are blessed in the reign of God.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Pastorale”, Everett Titcomb

Welcome and Announcements

Introit “Morning Has Broken”, Gaelic melody, arranged by Kevin McChesney

Gathering Hymn: “Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Micah 6:1-8

Second Reading: 1st Corinthians 1:18-31

Anthem: “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”, arranged by Kevin McChesney

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon: “Blessed Are You in Christ”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “Blest Are They”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

The Lord’s Prayer

Offering and Offertory Music: “Epiphany Chant”, Maurice Durufle

Offering Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “O Master, Let Me Walk With You”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Musette” by Corrette, “Pastorale” by Couperin, and “The Fifers”, by Dandrieu