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January 26, 2020: Epiphany 3A Color: Green

Scriptures: [Scripture linked to NRSV at Oremus Bible Browser]

Isaiah 9:1-4 (A new ruler is foretold -- a hope, a light is offered to those in darkness)

Psalm 27:1, 4-9 (The Lord, my light and salvation; A song of trust and confidence)

1 Corinthians 1:10-18 (At the news of divisions in the church, an appeal for unity in the gospel)

Matthew 4:12-23 (A revelation of Christ as prophet, the calling of disciples, and acts of healing)

Themes: Call of God, Light, Unity, Discipleship, Inclusion

FOCAL Faithelement PASSAGE: Matthew 4:12-23 (Podcast will be ready 2 weeks before date of use)

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Hymn Suggestions link to Hymnary.org, a searchable resource with a wealth of information regarding writers, composers, alternate and associated texts and tunes, corresponding hymn numbers, and more. The tunes listed here are the ones most commonly associated with the texts.

Immortal, Invisible (ST. DENIO)

We are Marching in the Light of God (SIYAHAMBA)

Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun (DUKE STREET)

Arise, Your Light Is Come (FESTAL SONG)

Christ Be Our Light (Bernadette Ferrell)

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (HOUSTON)

Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies (RATISBON, LUX PRIMA)

Shine, Jesus, Shine (SHINE, JESUS, SHINE)

In Christ There Is No East or West (ST. PETER; MCKEE)

Blest Be the Tie that Binds (DENNIS)

Will You Come and Follow Me (KELVINGROVE)

The Master Has Come (ASH GROVE)

Jesus Calls Us (GALILEE, RESTORATION)

Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore / Tú Has Venido a la Orilla (PESCADOR DE HOMBRES)

Before/During Prayer

Psalm 27 (God Is My Light, the Stronghold of My Life) - Hal H. Hopson The People’s Psalter; © 2008, MorningStar Music Publishers, MSM-80-786 The Word of Life (Wild Mountain Thyme) - John L. Bell, Graham Maule Heaven Shall Not Wait, © 1989, GIA Publications, G-3646S

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ANTHEMS E = Easy, M = Moderate, MD = Moderately Difficult

God Is My Strong Salvation - E ......................... Psalm The Sacred Harp; Austin C. Lovelace, arr. © 1954, Canyon Press, 5403 SATB, Organ Thy Strong Word - M ........................................ Isaiah EBENEZER, Donald Busarow, arr. © 1988, MorningStar Music; MSM-60-9000 SAB, Organ, 2 Trumpets Christ Be Our Light - E ....................... Isaiah, Matthew Bernadette Ferrell © 1933, OCP Publications, 80230 Unison, Descant, Keyboard, Guitar, Flute, Trumpet Let Your Light Shine! - M ............................. Epiphany Craig Courtney © 1993, Beckenhorst Press, BP 1414 SATB, Keyboard, opt. Handbells Heavenly Light - M (Isaiah /John) ...................... Psalm A. Kopylow, Peter J. Wilhousky, arr. © 1937, Carl Fischer, CM497 SATB, a cappella O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee - E ......... Matthew MARYTON; Gilbert Martin, arr. © 1989, Hinshaw Music, HMC1031 SATB, (opt. solo), Organ Witness - E .................................................... Matthew Traditional Spiritual, Victor C. Johnson, arr. © 2019, Heritage Press, 15-3595H SATB, Piano (also available in SAB and 2-Part)

Go Forth and Preach the Gospel - E ............. Matthew ELLACOMBE; James Chepponis, arr. © 2009, MorningStar Music, MSM-60-6005 Unison (expandable to SATB), Descant, with opt. Congregation, Brass, Timpani I Can Tell the World - M ............................... Matthew Traditional Spiritual, Jester Hairston, arr. © 1959, Bourne Company, J2 SATB, a cappella The Summons - E .......................................... Matthew KELVINGROVE; John L. Bell © 2000, GIA Publications, G-5410 2-Part, opt. Congregation, Flute, Keyboard, Guitar Many Gifts, One Spirit - M .................... 1 Corinthians Allen Pote © 1987, Coronet Press, 392-41417 SAB, Keyboard Walk While You Have the Light - E ................... Isaiah Hank Beebe © 1979, Hinshaw Music, HPC-7013 2-Part Choir, Piano Let Us Walk In the Light of the Lord - E . Isaiah, Psalm Vicki Hancock Wright © 2008, Choristers Guild, CGA 1125 Unison, Piano, opt. Orff Instruments, Percussion Come One, Come All, Come Follow - E ........ Matthew Philip R. Dietterich © 1991, Choristers Guild, CGA 553 Unison (antiphonal), Keyboard

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ADDITIONAL MATERIAL (Prayers, Poems, Quotes & Liturgies)

God has not called me to be successful;

He has called me to be faithful.

-- MOTHER TERESA

Lord, O Lord our God,

Who has called us to serve you,

In the midst of the world's affairs,

When we stumble, hold us;

When we fall, lift us up;

When we are hard pressed with evil, deliver us;

When we turn from what is good, turn us back;

And bring us at last to your glory.

-- ALCUIN (8TH

CENTURY)

Faith is a leap into the light, not into the dark.

-- Anon.

O Light that knew no dawn,

That shines to endless day,

All things in earth and heaven

Are lustered by Thy ray;

No eye can to Thy throne ascend,

Nor mind Thy brightness comprehend.

-- GREGORY OF NAZIANZUS, 4th

C. translated John Brownlie

CALL TO WORSHIP

One: Love is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?

All: Love is the stronghold of my life, of whom should I be afraid?

One: One thing have I asked of Love --

All: One thing should I seek:

One: That I would dwell in the household of Love all my life long,

All: That I would behold the beauty of Love, singing praises to the Lord.

-- adapted from Psalm 27 of NAN C. MERRILL, Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness

GATHERING PRAYER

Holy God of love, you bring light into our darkness and your

hope untangles our anxious days. Open our eyes to your

presence, that in your love we may better love each other.

Touch our hearts and help our love shine brightly in a world

hungry to know your love. In the name of Love we pray.

Amen.

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LIGHT AND SALVATION, WALK WITH US A RESPONSIVE PRAYER

Walk with us, Lord, in the hidden places of our lives

Where we are afraid to walk alone

Where we need the light of your presence and love

Lord, you are light and salvation

Walk with us, Lord, in the moments we know of shame

Where we need your forgiveness

Where we long to be renewed

Lord, you are light and salvation

Walk with us in the troubled paths we know

Where your presence heals

Where your peace restores

Lord, you are light and salvation

Walk with us amidst our hurtful memories

Where you promise to accept us as we are

Where you offer cleansing for our secret faults

Lord, you are light and salvation

Shine your light into our lives,

Forgive and renew

Heal and restore

Lord, you are light and salvation

-- adapted from DAVID ADAM, Encompassing God

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

Even in seasons of darkness, God walks with us in the presence of Christ Jesus calling us to live life and live it abundantly. Let us remember the forgiving, renewing, healing and restoring love of God! Alleluia!

O people of the earth, ever bear in mind the unity of diversity in the Divine Plan.

-- NAN C. MERRILL

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OFFERTORY INVITATION

We have been recipients of the gracious light and love of God. Therefore, let us show our gratitude through the generous giving

of our resources -- not because we have to -- but because in so doing, we share light and love in the world

and bring glory and praise to God.

BENEDICTION

Go, listening and looking for Jesus to arrive at any time --

in your work, in your play, at night or in the day,

ever calling us to live in the light of God.

Go in peace as blessing. As light. Amen.

Labor to make the way of God your own; let it

be your inheritance, your treasure, your

occupation, your daily calling.

-- MOTHER ANN LEE, Hancock, Massachusetts, 1816