The Gospel in a Nutshell

The Third Sunday after Epiphany Before Jesus calls his first disciples, he proclaims a message that becomes known as “THE GOSPEL” or good news from God. God is ready to rule our lives. Those who realize this will respond with repentance and faith. This is revealed in today’s gospel from Mark. Our second reading from Paul’s letter to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians chapter 7) encourages Christians to live in the present in fervent anticipation of God’s future, which has dawned through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Pastoral Sonatas”, Domenico Scarlatti

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “God is Here”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Jonah 3:1-5,10

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Choir Anthem: “Chesterton’s Carol”, Text by G.K. Chesterton, Music by Brian Holmes

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Mark 1:14-20

Sermon: “The Gospel in a Nutshell”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil”

The Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Offertory: “This Little Light of Mine”, John Carter

Offering Response

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Agnus Dei

Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution and Post Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Word of God, Come Down to Earth”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”, Count Basie, 1962