Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
February 8, 2026
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Epiphany Season
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Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
"The Love Chapter"
Mike Martin at Bethel
FSU's long-time baseball coach passed away 2 years ago at this time. The following item was placed on the resource page of Bethel's online service after his memorial service...
With FSU's baseball season beginning this week, it's repeated here for those who remember 11.
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From a video of the 1993 Bethel Homecoming Service
This seems an appropriate time to look at this moment in Bethel's past as Mike passed away on February 1 and a Celebration of Life service was held yesterday at Dick Howser Stadium.
Nancy Stiles, daughter-in-law of Bethel's pastor Barbara Stiles, worked in the FSU sports department and asked Mike Martin to speak at Bethel's Homecoming service on Oct 10,1993, which was near the mid-point of what would become a 40-year career as FSU head baseball coach. In this recording Barbara introduces him, Don Singletary reads a chosen scripture, and Mike Martin speaks of his faith.
Yesterday's Memorial ServiceWith FSU's baseball season beginning this week, it's repeated here for those who remember 11.
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From a video of the 1993 Bethel Homecoming ServiceThis seems an appropriate time to look at this moment in Bethel's past as Mike passed away on February 1 and a Celebration of Life service was held yesterday at Dick Howser Stadium.
Nancy Stiles, daughter-in-law of Bethel's pastor Barbara Stiles, worked in the FSU sports department and asked Mike Martin to speak at Bethel's Homecoming service on Oct 10,1993, which was near the mid-point of what would become a 40-year career as FSU head baseball coach. In this recording Barbara introduces him, Don Singletary reads a chosen scripture, and Mike Martin speaks of his faith.
an article from today's Tallahassee Democrat
"Centerfield"
a familiar Baseball song played at the end of the service
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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: Call to Action
Liturgical Resources
Preaching Notes
Printed Message
Lectionary Scriptures:
Isaiah 58:1-9a(9b-12); Psalm 112:1-9(10); 1 Corinthians 2:1-12(13-16); Matthew 5:13-20;
Hymns for the scriptures . Music Notes . DM Accompaniments Sources of Music for the following hymns are:
- UM CD.....UDM - DM Accompaniment.....
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Hymns Suggested For this service:
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"Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service"
589 - .
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"The Church of Christ, In Every Age"
2190 - .
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"Bring Forth the Kingdom"
572 - .
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"Pass It On"
Last week, we explored how Micah helps us discern whether we are aligned with God’s call to live with justice, mercy, and humility. This week, Isaiah calls us to action.
Worship Planning NotesLiturgical Resources
Preaching Notes
Printed Message
Lectionary Scriptures:
Isaiah 58:1-9a(9b-12); Psalm 112:1-9(10); 1 Corinthians 2:1-12(13-16); Matthew 5:13-20;
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:581 -
.
Verses .
"Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service"
589 -
.
Verses .
"The Church of Christ, In Every Age"
2190 -
.
Verses .
"Bring Forth the Kingdom"
572 -
.
Verses .
"Pass It On"