First Sunday after Epiphany
January 11, 2026
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Ordinary Time
Epiphany Season
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Baptism of the Lord
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Worship Series: "Glory Revealed"
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Epiphany is a celebration of the light that was revealed to the world. That joyous recognition reminds us of the gift that incarnation made known to us and to all of creation. So, the question of Ordinary time, or the season that follows Epiphany, is so what? What does that light do for us and to us and what do we do because that light has been revealed to us? We invite congregations to embrace the gift of light that is Jesus the Christ, and to do an attitude check as we stand in the promise of glory revealed.
This Service's Theme: Power of Presence
Liturgical Resources
Preaching Notes
Printed Message
Lectionary Scriptures:
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 49; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17;
Hymns for the scriptures . Music Notes . DM Accompaniments Sources of Music for the following hymns are:
- UM CD.....UDM - DM Accompaniment.....
MM/DD/YY - Recorded Service
Hymns Suggested For this service:
189 - .
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"Fairest Lord Jesus"
2130 - .
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"The Summons"
2184 - .
Verses .
"Sent Out in Jesus' Name"
After the pomp and circumstance of Christmas, Baptism of Our Lord Sunday can sometimes get overlooked.
Worship Planning NotesLiturgical Resources
Preaching Notes
Printed Message
Lectionary Scriptures:
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 49; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17;
Hymns for the scriptures . Music Notes . DM Accompaniments Sources of Music for the following hymns are:
- UM CD.....UDM - DM Accompaniment.....
MM/DD/YY - Recorded Service
Hymns Suggested For this service:189 -
.
Verses .
"Fairest Lord Jesus"
2130 -
.
Verses .
"The Summons"
2184 -
.
Verses .
"Sent Out in Jesus' Name"