Searching for Myself

January 8, 2023 – The Sunday of the Epiphany

God’s promise shines bright in the night as magi follow a star to honor a new king. Strangers from a faraway land, they welcome the long awaited messiah of Israel.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Epiphany Suite”, Felix Mendelssohn

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “As With Gladness Men of Old”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6

Second Reading: Ephesians 3:1-12

Choir Anthem: “Cold December Flies Away”

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon: “Searching for Myself”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “Shine, Jesus, Shine”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Offering and Offertory Music: “Saw You Never in the Twilight”

Offering Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Bright and Glorious is the Sky”

Dismissal Postlude: “Of the Father’s Love”, Noel Rawsthorne, “March of the Three Kings”, French Provencal