Bulletin for January 3/4, 2026 Epiphany of Our Lord

Bulletin for January 3/4, 2026 Epiphany of Our Lord

Order of Service for 5:30PM, 8:30AM and 11AM

Prelude/Gathering Music

5:30PM
Steve Hale

8:30AM
Brightest and Best
John M. Rasley
Robert Lewis, organ

11 AM
Open the Eyes of My Heart 
arr. Mark Hayes
Alvin Johnson

 

Welcome

 

Confession and Forgiveness

 

Gathering Song/Opening Hymn

(5:30PM; 8:30 AM) ELW 275 v. 1,3,4  Angels, from the Realms of Glory 
(11AM) Here I Am to Worship

 

Greeting

 

Hymn of Praise (5:30PM; 8:30AM)

 

Prayer of the Day

 

Anthem

8:30AM
As With Gladness Men of Old
arr. Jason W. Krug 
Jubilee Ringers

Children’s Message (8:30AM; 11AM)

 

Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6

Arise, shine; for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
For darkness shall cover the earth,
and thick darkness the peoples;
but the Lord will arise upon you,
and his glory will appear over you.
Nations shall come to your light,
and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

Lift up your eyes and look around;
they all gather together, they come to you;
your sons shall come from far away,
and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses’ arms.
Then you shall see and be radiant;
your heart shall thrill and rejoice,
because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you,
the wealth of the nations shall come to you.
A multitude of camels shall cover you,
the young camels of Midian and Ephah;
all those from Sheba shall come.
They shall bring gold and frankincense,
and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

(5:30PM; 8:30AM) ELW p. 205
(11AM) Shine on Us v.1

 

Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,  asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him;  and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born.  They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet:
‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
who is to shepherd my people Israel.’ ”
Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared.  Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.”  When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was.  When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy.  On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.  And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.

 
Message

“A New Light Shines”
Guest Preacher: Steve Stutz

 

Hymn of the Day/Song of the Day

(5:30PM; 8:30 AM) WOV 646 v. 1, 5  We Three Kings of Orient Are
(11AM) Trust in God

 

Apostles’ Creed 

 

 

 

Prayers of the Church

Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

 

Baptism 

(8:30AM)

 

Peace

 

Offering

 

Offering Music

5:30PM Steve Hale

8:30AM
Hail, O Star! 
Edward Grieg, arr. Benton Price
Robert Lewis

11AM
This is Amazing Grace
arr. Carol Turnquist
Alvin Johnson

 

Offertory Prayer

 

 The Great Thanksgiving

  • Words of Institution
  • Lord’s Prayer

 

Communion

 

Communion Music

(8:30AM)
ELW p. 208 Lamb of God
ELW 487 What Feast of Love
ELW 490 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

(11AM)
One Thing Remains (Your Love Never Fails)

 

Sending of Lay Eucharistic Ministers

 

Blessing

 

Closing Hymn/Sending Song

(5:30PM; 8:30AM) ELW 302 v. 1, 2, 4 As with Gladness Men of Old
(11AM) Mighty to Save

 

Dismissal

 

Postlude

8:30AM
O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright
Paul Manz
Robert Lewis, organ

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