You Say You Want a Resolution?

This Sunday is the Sunday of Epiphany. In Christianity, Epiphany marks God revealing Himself to the world (like the Magi visiting Jesus) or to an individual, inviting deeper faith, witness, and a journey of discovery. The gospel text for this week is from John 1:1-18. This passage introduces Jesus as the divine, eternal Logos (Word) — God with God from the beginning, who created all things and became flesh (incarnated) to bring divine grace, truth and light to humanity, revealing the unseen God to those who believe. It establishes Jesus’ divinity, role in creation, and mission to give believers the right to become children of God, contrasting the Law (Moses) with the abundant grace and truth found in Christ.

We Gather to Worship

Prelude: “Wie schön leuchtet uns der Morgenstern”, arr. Johann C. H. Rinck (1770-1846)

Welcome

Thanksgiving for Baptism

Gathering Song: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14

Anthem: “He Came Down”

Gospel Acclamation & Gospel: John 1:1-18

Children’s Time

Sermon “You Say You Want a Resolution?”, Pastor Lauren Chambers

Sermon Hymn: “Word of God, Come Down on Earth”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of the Church

Announcements

Offertory: “Cold December Flies Away”, Catalonian Carol

The Great Thanksgiving

Holy, Holy, Holy and Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Shine, Jesus, Shine”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Happy New Year!”, Natalia Jespersen (b.1968)