“Your god is too small” - 4th Sunday after Epiphany –February 2, 2025

Celebration of Worship 4th Sunday after Epiphany –February 2, 2025 Gathering for Worship Chiming of the Hour Prelude Welcome and Announcements Passing of the Peace Introit *Call to Worship Diane Smith, Worship Leader Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come! Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created. Opening Prayer Hymn of praise: “Lord, When I Came Into This Life” vv. 1,4 #522 Prayer of Confession *Response: “Gloria Patri” #579 Assurance of Pardon 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Hearing God’s Word Hymn of Preparation “O God, You Search Me” vv.1,2,5 Insert Prayer of Illumination Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:16-20 Worship Leader Second Reading: Acts 17:16-38 Pastor Seth Still Sermon “Your god is too small” Affirming our Faith The Apostle’s Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. *catholic - Universal Partaking of the Lord’s Supper Invitation Hymn of Preparation “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart” vv.1 #521 Words of Institution Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and Lord’s Prayer The Sacrament Closing Prayer Responding to God’s Grace INVITATION TO GIVING Pastor Still Offertory: *Doxology: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” # 592 *Prayer of Dedication Going Forth to Live our Faith *Hymn: “Will You Come and Follow Me” vv.1,3,5 Insert *Challenge and Blessing *Choral Benediction: “Amen” *Postlude