ORDER OF SERVICE

January 25, 2026

Setting 8  |  Epiphany 3

Worship Assistant: Sarah

Communion:  Fatima & Antonio

Ushers:  Alan & Crystal

Readers:  Aiden

Kitchen:  Uschi

Closing:  Brenda & Gerry

PPT:  Barry

Audio:  Antonio

Livestream:  Aiden

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

TLC e-NEWSLETTER

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Separate Slideshow

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

GATHERING SONG:  ELW 817

You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore

You have come down to the lakeshore

seeking neither the wise nor the wealthy,

but only asking for me to follow.

Sweet Lord, you have looked into my eyes;

kindly smiling, you've called out my name.

On the sand I have abandoned my small boat;

now with you, I will seek other seas.

You know full well what I have, Lord:

neither treasure nor weapons for conquest,

just these my fish nets and will for working. 

Sweet Lord, you have looked into my eyes;

kindly smiling, you've called out my name.

On the sand I have abandoned my small boat;

now with you, I will seek other seas.

You need my hands, my exhaustion,

working love for the rest of the weary--

a love that's willing to go on loving. 

Sweet Lord, you have looked into my eyes;

kindly smiling, you've called out my name.

On the sand I have abandoned my small boat;

now with you, I will seek other seas.

You who have fished other waters;

you, the longing of souls that are yearning:

O loving Friend, you have come to call me. 

Sweet Lord, you have looked into my eyes;

kindly smiling, you've called out my name.

On the sand I have abandoned my small boat;

now with you, I will seek other seas.

Text: Cesáreo Gabaráin, 1936-1991; tr. Madeleine Forell Marshall, b. 1946 Spanish and English text © 1979 Cesáreo Gabaráin

CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS

GREETING

KYRIE ELESION  (page 184)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

ISAIAH 9:1-4  (Aiden)

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

PSALM 27:1, 4-9  (Tone GP-2)

1 CORINTHIANS 1:10-18 (Aiden)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION  (p 188)

MATTHEW 4:12-23

MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY: ACS 1004

Faith Begins by Letting Go

Faith begins by letting go,

giving up what had seemed sure,

taking risks and pressing on,

though the way feels less secure:

pilgrimage both right and odd,

trusting all our life to God.

Faith endures by holding on,

keeping mem'ry's roots alive

so that hope may bear its fruit;

promise-fed, our souls will thrive,

not through merit we possess

but by God's great faithfulness.

Faith matures by reaching out,

stretching minds, enlarging hearts,

sharing struggles, living prayer,

binding up the broken parts;

till we find the commonplace

ripe with witness to God's grace.

Text: Carl P. Daw Jr., b. 1944

Text © 1996 Hope Publishing Company

OFFERTORY PRAYER

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

SANCTUS (p 190)

Holy, holy, holy Lord,

God of love and life,

heaven and earth are full of your glory

full of your glory.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes

in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Contemporary)

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

LAMB OF GOD (page 191)

COMMUNION SONG 1:

May You Find a Light

Lost and weary traveller

Searching for the way to go

Stranger, heavy-hearted

Longing for someone you know

May you find a light

May you find a light

May you find a light

To guide you home

There are weary travellers

Searching everywhere you go

Strangers who are searching

Longing deeply to be known

May you find a light

May you find a light

May you find a light

To guide you home

[2x]

The Brilliance © 2011

COMMUNION SONG 2: ELW 815

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

I want to walk as a child of the light.

I want to follow Jesus.

God set the stars to give light to the world.

The star of my life is Jesus.

In him there is no darkness at all.

The night and the day are both alike.

The Lamb is the light of the city of God.

Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.

I want to see the brightness of God.

I want to look at Jesus.

Clear Sun of righteousness, shine on my path,

and show me the way to the Father. 

In him there is no darkness at all.

The night and the day are both alike.

The Lamb is the light of the city of God.

Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.

I'm looking for the coming of Christ.

I want to be with Jesus.

When we have run with patience the race,

we shall know the joy of Jesus. 

In him there is no darkness at all.

The night and the day are both alike.

The Lamb is the light of the city of God.

Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.

Text: Kathleen Thomerson, b. 1934

Text © 1970, 1975 Celebration.

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

SENDING SONG: ELW 674

Let us Talents and Tongues Employ

Let us talents and tongues employ,

reaching out with a shout of joy:

bread is broken, the wine is poured,

Christ is spoken and seen and heard.

Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again,

pass the Word around: loaves abound!

Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again,

pass the Word around: loaves abound!

Christ is able to make us one,

at the table he sets the tone,

teaching people to live to bless,

love in word and in deed express.

Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again,

pass the Word around: loaves abound!

Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again,

pass the Word around: loaves abound!

Jesus calls us in, sends us out

bearing fruit in a world of doubt,

gives us love to tell, bread to share:

God (Immanuel) ev'rywhere!

Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again,

pass the Word around: loaves abound!

Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again,

pass the Word around: loaves abound!

Text: Fred Kaan, b. 1929

Text © 1975 Hope Publishing Company

BLESSING

SONG:

Song of Peace

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

SHARING THE PEACE

ORDER OF SERVICE

January 18, 2026

SETTING 6  |  Epiphany 2

Worship Assistant: Kenneth

Communion: Wendy & Chichi

Ushers: August & Larry

Reader: Maureen

Kitchen: Liz

Closing: Brenda & Gerry

PPT: Crystal

Audio: Hans

Livestream: Michael

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

TLC e-NEWSLETTER INFORMATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Play ANNOUNCEMENTS PPT

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

GATHERING SONG

Come As You Are

Come out of sadness, from wherever you've been

Come broken hearted Let rescue begin

Come find your mercy Oh sinner come kneel

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal

So lay down your burdens, Lay down your shame

All who are broken, Lift up your face

Oh wanderer come home, You're not too far

So lay down your hurt, Lay down your heart

Come as you are

There's hope for the hopeless,

and all those who've strayed

Come sit at the table, Come taste the grace

There's rest for the weary, Rest that endures

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't cure

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't cure

So lay down your burdens, Lay down your shame

All who are broken, Lift up your face

Oh wanderer come home, You're not too far

So lay down your hurt, Lay down your heart

Come as you are, Come as you are

Fall in God’s arms, Come as you are

There's joy for the morning, Oh sinner be still

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal

So lay down your burdens, Lay down your shame

All who are broken, Lift up your face

Oh wanderer come home, You're not too far

So lay down your hurt, Lay down your heart

Come as you are, Come as you are,

Come as you are, Come as you are.               

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CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS

CANTICLE OF PRAISE (p 169-70)

GREETING

PRAYER OF THE DAY

ISAIAH 49:1-7 (Maureen)

PSALM 40:1-11 (Tone GP-2)

1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-9  (Maureen)

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

CHILDREN’S SONG: ELW 595

Jesus Loves Me!

Jesus loves me! this I know,

for the Bible tells me so;

little ones to him belong,

they are weak, but he is strong.

Yes, Jesus loves me,

yes, Jesus loves me,

yes, Jesus loves me,

the Bible tells me so.

Jesus loves me! he who died

heaven's gates to open wide;

he will wash away my sin,

let his little child come in.

Yes, Jesus loves me,

yes, Jesus loves me,

yes, Jesus loves me,

the Bible tells me so.

Jesus loves me still today

Walking with me on my way;

Wanting as a friend to give,

Light and love to all who live.

Yes, Jesus loves me,

yes, Jesus loves me,

yes, Jesus loves me,

the Bible tells me so.

Text: Anna B. Warner, 1820-1915, alt.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION  (p 171)

JOHN 1:29-42

MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer Wilson

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY: ACS 1084

God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me

God, be the love to search and keep me;

God, be the prayer to move my voice;

God, be the strength to now uphold me:

O Christ, surround me;

O Christ, surround me.

Bind to myself the name of Holy,

great cloud of witnesses enfold;

prophets, apostles, angels witness:

O Christ, surround me;

O Christ, surround me.

Brightness of sun and glow of moonlight,

flashing of lightning, strength of wind,

depth of the sea to soil of planet:

O Christ, surround me;

O Christ, surround me.

Walking behind to hem my journey,

going ahead to light my way,

and from beneath, above, and all ways:

O Christ, surround me;

O Christ, surround me.

Christ in the eyes of all who see me,

Christ in the ears that hear my voice,

Christ in the hearts of all who know me:

O Christ, surround me;

O Christ, surround me.

Text: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan, b. 1967

Text © 2004 This Here Music, admin. Augsburg Fortress

OFFERTORY PRAYER

NEW ZEALAND CREED

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

SANCTUS  (p 173)

Holy, holy, holy Lord,

Lord God of love and life,

heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes

in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Mandarin/English)

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

LAMB OF GOD (p 174)

COMMUNION SONG 1: ELW 866

We Are Marching in the Light (Siyahamba)

We are marching in the light of God,

we are marching in the light of God.

We are marching in the light of God,

we are marching in the light of God.

We are marching,

(marching, we are marching, marching,)

we are marching in the light of God.

We are marching,

(marching, we are marching, marching,)

we are marching in the light of God.

We are dancing in the light of God,

we are dancing in the light of God.

We are dancing in the light of God,

we are dancing in the light of God.

We are dancing,

(dancing, we are dancing, dancing,)

we are dancing in the light of God.

We are dancing,

(dancing, we are dancing, dancing,)

we are dancing in the light of God.

We are praying in the light of God,

we are praying in the light of God.

We are praying in the light of God,

we are praying in the light of God.

We are praying,

(praying, we are praying, praying,)

we are praying in the light of God.

We are praying,

(praying, we are praying, praying,)

we are praying in the light of God.

We are singing in the light of God,

we are singing in the light of God.

We are singing in the light of God,

we are singing in the light of God.

We are singing,

(singing, we are singing, singing,)

we are singing in the light of God.

We are singing,

(singing, we are singing, singing,)

we are singing in the light of God.

We are marching in the light of God,

we are marching in the light of God.

We are marching in the light of God,

we are marching in the light of God.

We are marching,

(marching, we are marching, marching,)

we are marching in the light of God.

We are marching,

(marching, we are marching, marching,)

we are marching in the light of God.

Text: South African traditional; tr. Freedom Is Coming, 1984

Tr. © 1984 Utryck, admin. Walton Music Corp.

COMMUNION SONG 2: ACS 976

COME AND SEE

What are you looking for?

Come, see, come and see.

What are you looking for?

Come and see. (Come and see.)

[REPEAT]

Text: Robert A. Hobby, b. 1962, from John 1:38-39

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

SENDING SONG:

God of Wonders

Lord of all creation

of water earth and sky

The heavens are your Tabernacle

Glory to the Lord on high

God of wonders beyond our galaxy

You are Holy, Holy

The universe declares Your Majesty

You are Holy, Holy

Lord of Heaven and Earth

Lord of Heaven and Earth

Early in the morning

I will celebrate the light

When I stumble in the darkness

I will call your name by night

God of wonders beyond our galaxy

You are Holy, Holy

The universe declares Your Majesty

You are Holy, Holy

Lord of Heaven and Earth

Lord of Heaven and Earth

Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth

Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth

Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth

God of wonders beyond our galaxy

You are Holy, Holy

Precious Lord reveal Your heart to me

Father holy, holy

The universe declares Your Majesty

You are holy, holy, holy, holy

Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth

Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth

Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth

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BLESSING

SONG: Song of Peace

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

SHARING THE PEACE

ORDER OF SERVICE

January 11, 2026

Setting 10  |  Baptism of Our Lord

Worship Assistant:  Aiden

Communion: Fátima & Antonio

Ushers:   Crystal & Sarah

Readers:   Bob & Debbie

Kitchen:  Wendy

Closing:   Brenda & Gerry

PPT: Barry

Audio: Aiden

Livestream: August

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

TLC NEWSLETTER INFO

ANNOUNCEMENTS (open Announcements PPT)

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

GATHERING SONG: ELW 423

Shall We Gather at the River

Shall we gather at the river,

where bright angel feet have trod,

with its crystal tide forever

flowing by the throne of God?

Yes, we'll gather at the river,

the beautiful, the beautiful river;

gather with the saints at the river

that flows by the throne of God.

On the margin of the river,

washing up its silver spray,

we will walk and worship ever,

all the happy golden day.

Yes, we'll gather at the river,

the beautiful, the beautiful river;

gather with the saints at the river

that flows by the throne of God.

Ere we reach the shining river,

lay we ev'ry burden down;

grace our spirits will deliver,

and provide a robe and crown.

Yes, we'll gather at the river,

the beautiful, the beautiful river;

gather with the saints at the river

that flows by the throne of God.

Soon we'll reach the shining river,

soon our pilgrimage will cease;

soon our happy hearts will quiver

with the melody of peace.

Yes, we'll gather at the river,

the beautiful, the beautiful river;

gather with the saints at the river

that flows by the throne of God.

Text: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

GREETING

KYRIE  (p 203)

CANTICLE OF PRAISE  (p 204)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

ISAIAH 42:1-9  (Bob & Debbie)

PSALM 29 (tone GP-2)

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

ACTS 10:34-43  (Bob & Debbie)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION  (p 205)

MATTHEW 3:13-17

MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer Wilson

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 459

Wade in the Water

[A leader sings the words in parentheses]

Wade in the water,

wade in the water, children,

wade in the water,

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

 [See that host all dressed in white,]

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

[the leader looks like the Israelite.]

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

Wade in the water,

wade in the water, children,

wade in the water,

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

[See that band all dressed in red,]

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

[looks like the band that Moses led.]

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

Wade in the water,

wade in the water, children,

wade in the water,

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

 [Look over yonder, what do I see?]

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

[the Holy Ghost a-coming on me.]

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

Wade in the water,

wade in the water, children,

wade in the water,

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

[Look over yonder, what do I see?]

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

[the Holy Ghost a-coming on me.]

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

Wade in the water,

wade in the water, children,

wade in the water,

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

Text: African American spiritual

OFFERTORY PRAYER

NICENE CREED

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

SANCTUS (p 207)  

Holy, holy, holy Lord,

God of Love and life;

heav’n and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes

in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest,

hosanna in the highest.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

THE LORD’S PRAYER  (Indigenous)

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

LAMB OF GOD (p 208)

COMMUNIONS SONG 1: ELW 396

Spirit of Gentleness

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

blow through the wilderness calling and free;

Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.

You moved on the waters, you called to the deep,

then you coaxed up the mountains from the
valleys of sleep;

and over the eons you called to each thing:

"Awake from your slumbers and rise on your wings."

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

blow through the wilderness calling and free;

Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.

You swept through the desert,

you stung with the sand,

and you goaded your people with a law and a land;

and when they were blinded with idols and lies,

then you spoke through your prophets

to open their eyes.

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

blow through the wilderness calling and free;

Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.

You sang in a stable, you cried from a hill,

then you whispered in silence when the whole world was still;

and down in the city you called once again,

when you blew through your people
on the rush of the wind.

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

blow through the wilderness calling and free;

Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.

You call from tomorrow,

you break ancient schemes.

From the bondage of sorrow all the
captives dream dreams;

our women see visions, our men clear their eyes.

With bold new decisions your people arise.

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

blow through the wilderness calling and free;

Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.

Text: James K. Manley, b. 1940

Text © 1978 James K. Manley, admin. Augsburg Fortress.

COMMUNION SONG 2: ACS 955

Come to the Water of Life

All who are thirsty for mercy,

all who are thirsty for love;

all who are thirsty for love, for mercy, come:

come to the Water of life.

All who are thirsty for healing,

all who are thirsty for touch;

all who are thirsty for touch, for healing, come:

come to the Water of life.

All who are thirsty for beauty,

all who are thirsty for truth;

all who are thirsty for truth, for beauty, come:

come to the Water of life.

All who are thirsty for justice,

all who are thirsty for peace;

all who are thirsty for peace, for justice, come:

come to the Water of life.

Text: Ray Makeever, b. 1943

Text © 1999 Ray Makeever, admin. Augsburg Fortress

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

SENDING SONG:

Who Am I?

Who am I? That the Lord of all the earth,

Would care to know my name,

Would care to feel my hurt.

Who am I? That the bright and morning star,

Would choose to light the way,

For my ever wandering heart.

Not because of who I am,

But because of what you've done.

Not because of what I've done,

But because of who you are.

I am a flower quickly fading,

Here today and gone tomorrow,

A wave tossed in the ocean,

A vapor in the wind.

Still you hear me when I'm calling,

Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,

And you've told me who I am.

I am yours. I am yours.

Who am I? That the eyes that see my sin

Would look on me with love,

And watch me rise again.

Who am I? That the voice that calmed the sea,

Would call out through the rain,

And calm the storm in me.

Not because of who I am,

But because of what you've done.

Not because of what I've done,

But because of who you are.

I am a flower quickly fading,

Here today and gone tomorrow,

A wave tossed in the ocean,

A vapor in the wind.

Still you hear me when I'm calling,

Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,

And you've told me who I am.

I am yours. I am yours.

Not because of who I am,

But because of what you've done.

Not because of what I've done,

But because of who you are.

I am a flower quickly fading,

Here today and gone tomorrow,

A wave tossed in the ocean,

A vapor in the wind.

Still you hear me when I'm calling,

Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,

And you've told me who I am.

I am yours. I am yours.

Whom shall I fear

Whom shall I fear

I am yours.

CCLI #4196651  John Mark Hall, Casting Crowns

BLESSING

SONG OF PEACE

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.
Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

SHARING THE PEACE