The Nearness of God’s Kingdom

January 22, 2023 – The 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

Jesus begins his public ministry shortly after John the Baptist is imprisoned by Herod. He proclaims the nearness of God’s reign and calls his first disciples.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Pastorale”, Bach

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “I Love to Tell the Story”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Isaiah 9:1-4

Second Reading: 1st Corinthians 1:10-18

Solo: “His Eye is on the Sparrow”, Charles Gabriel

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23

Sermon: “The Nearness of God’s Kingdom”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

The Lord’s Prayer

Offering and Offertory Music: “Children’s Prayer”, Humperdinck

Offering Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Winter Sketches”, Mendelssohn

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