Worship Bulletin

2nd Sunday after Epiphany

January 18, 2026

9 a.m. Worship

Prelude

Announcements

Confession & Forgiveness

Opening Song "Come, Let Us Worship and Bow Down” W & P 31

Greeting

Kyrie ELW p, 184

Canticle of Praise "This is the Feast"

Prayer of the Day

Reading: Isaiah 49:1-7

1 Listen to me, O coastlands; pay attention, you peoples from far away! The Lord called me before I was born; while I was in my mother’s womb he named me. 2 He made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow; in his quiver he hid me away. 3 And he said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified.” 4 But I said, “I have labored in vain; I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity; yet surely my cause is with the Lord and my reward with my God.” 5 And now the Lord says, who formed me in the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob back to him, and that Israel might be gathered to him, for I am honored in the sight of the Lord, and my God has become my strength—6 he says, “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the survivors of Israel; I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.” 7 Thus says the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel and his Holy One, to one deeply despised, abhorred by the nations, the slave of rulers, “Kings shall see and stand up; princes, and they shall prostrate themselves, because of the Lord, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.” The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Children's Message

Gospel Acclamation "Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening"

Gospel: John 1:29-42

The holy Gospel according to John, the 1st chapter.

Glory to you, O Lord.

29 [John the Baptist] saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.” 32 And John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. 33 I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Chosen One.”
35 The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and as he watched Jesus walk by he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. 38 When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” 39 He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon. 40 One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. 41 He first found his brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated Anointed). 42 He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter). The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon

Hymn of the Day "Holy Forever"

Apostles' Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Offering & Special Music: "Up to the Mountain" Choir

Offertory Hymn: “As the Grains of Wheat” ELW 465

Offertory Prayer

Great Thanksgiving

Words of Institution

Lord’s Prayer

Invitation to Communion

Communion Hymns: "Oh, Lord, You're Beautiful"

"Revelation Song"

Post Communion Blessing

Prayer after Communion

Sending Hymn: “Lift Every Voice and Sing” ELW 841

Dismissal

Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #014958

Weekly Calendar

Sunday, January 18— 8:30 a.m. Kool Kids Bell Choir (Spirit Center), 9 a.m. Worship (Contemporary & Live streamed), 10 a.m. Sunday School (begins in Sanctuary), Coffee Fellowship (Narthex), 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class

Tuesday, January 20—10:30 a.m. Bible Study

Wednesday, January 21—11:30 a.m. Happy Times Group Annual Meeting (Spirit Center), 1:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)

Thursday, January 22—10 a.m. Quilting Ministry (Classroom #1)6 p.m. Carillon Bell Choir, 7 p.m. Agape Bell Choir (Both in Spirit Center)

Sunday, January 25—8:30 a.m. Kool Kids Bell Choir (Spirit Center), 9 a.m. Worship (Contemporary & Live streamed), 10 a.m. Sunday School (begins in Sanctuary), Coffee Fellowship (Narthex), 5:11's Women's Group Meeting (Fellowship Hall), 11 a.m. Worship (Traditional), 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class

Announcements:

Have you joined CIC's new online photo directory yet? The directory is through a program called Church Center, which

is also an app. Follow the QR code to get started.

January Grocery Cart: During the month of January we will be filling the cart with items for the Piedmont Animal Rescue.

PAR is a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes lost and unwanted animals including dogs and cats of all breeds, as well as hamsters and rabbits in the local area. To learn more about this rescue check out

peidmontanimalrescue.com We will be focusing on collecting dry dog and puppy food (preferred brands: Purina One and Purina Pro Plan), dry cat food ( preferred brands : Iams and Purina Cat Chow), Fancy Feast wet cat food, pee pads, kitty litter and training treats. While you are shopping this month please consider picking up something to add to the CIC cart. Thank you for being a generous congregation who continues to support our neighbors in need!

Preschool Registration for 2025/2026: Tuitions for 2026/2027: $340.00 for 2-year-old classes, $310 for 3-year-old classes, $360.00

for 4-year-old & PK class and $370 for TK class. There is an $85 non refundable registration fee.

Priority Registration Begins January, 20 for currently enrolled students, siblings and church members. Open registration is open to the public February 2, 2026. Questions? Contact Morgan Naum at preschooldirector@communityinchrist.net to learn more!

Prayer Shawl Ministry: We meet in the CIC Parlor Room on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Join us for some fellowship, idea-sharing, and fun! Questions? Contact Kathy Dutton at mamabissy@gmail.com. Of course, you can also participate in this important ministry at home by crafting items, and bringing them to CIC.

Card Ministry: We’ll be meeting Tuesday, January 27th, at 6:30 p.m. in Classroom One. Participants are asked to enter through the doors nearest the Spirit Center. If you would like information contact: Kathy Shugarman at shugs02@gmail.com or 940-300-2290.

Quilting Ministry: We will resume meeting on January 22 in Classroom 1@ 10:00 AM. Questions? Contact Barbara Eaker at 704-483-2060.

All women of CIC are welcome to The 5:11s. 1st Thessalonians 5:11, we are a women’s group that “encourages one

another and builds one another up, just as you are doing.” We meet monthly between services to discuss ways we can

continue to encourage and build each other up and support our church. Contact Tracy Lyon (vikingtk@hotmail.com) or

Susan Kullstam (skulls01@me.com) with any questions.

Please refer to the newsletter for ways to connect with this group.
Our next meeting will be in the fellowship hall between services on Sunday January 25th. We hope you will join us for the first meeting of the new year!

First Communion Instruction: If your 2nd grader or older would like to receive First Communion instruction this year during the season of Lent, with First Communion taking place on Maundy Thursday (April 2nd), please email Pastor Lisa (pastorlisa@communityinchrist.net) by February 4th.

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