Welcome and Announcements
Opening Song
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty - click here for lyrics
Invocation
We meet in the strong name of our God;
We praise You, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Confession and Forgiveness
“Who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults. Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me.” (Psalm 19:11-12)
Let us make our confession. Let us pray in sincerity and truth.
Spirit of Christ Jesus, into the poverty of our minds and the coldness of our hearts, come with Your wisdom and penetrating mercy.
Create in us pure hearts, loving God, and restore to us the joy of Your salvation.
Spirit of Christ Jesus, cut through those tight cords that have bound us to recurring sins and disabling anxieties.
Create in us pure hearts, loving God, and restore to us the joy of Your salvation.
Spirit of Christ Jesus, open our eyes to the painful truths from which we have been hiding, and enable us to recognize Your costly grace.
Create in us pure hearts, loving God, and restore to us the joy of Your salvation.
The Lord Jesus is your true joy, waiting to fulfill human restlessness and desire. He offers perfect salvation to everyone who calls on His name. Jesus gives absolute forgiveness to a depth we cannot see, and renews hope for a future we can only dimly comprehend.
Thanks be to God. Hallelujah!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, we come to Your glory—dressed in rags. We bring our music—out of tune. We open our hearts—cluttered and scarred. Let us hear Your invitation: “Come! Be found! Be healed! Be transformed!” We lay down our tin crowns and homemade idols. Holy Spirit, renew us through Christ our Savior. Amen.
Song
Firm Foundation (He Won't) - click here for lyrics
Scripture Reading
New Testament Lesson: Romans 8:7-18
Children's Message
Song
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - click here for lyrics
Scripture Reading
Gospel: John 2:13-25
Message - "Two Phones Ringing"
Song
Better is One Day - click here for lyrics
Affirmation of Faith
The Apostle's Creed - click here for words
Prayers of the Church
Sharing of the Peace
Holy Communion
Words of Institution
The Lord's Prayer - click here for words
Distribution Songs
Jesus Thank You - click here for lyrics
I'd Rather Have Jesus - click here for lyrics
Blessing
Closing Song
Standing on the Promises - click here for lyrics
Announcements
The January edition of Faith Life Together is now available! Click here to read it online, or pick up your copy at the Welcome Table.
The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held after church on Sunday, January 25th. Please plan to attend as we will need a quorum to proceed. The 2025 Annual Report is available on the Welcome Table for you to pick up and read prior to the Annual Meeting.
Worship Partners for next Sunday, January 18
Altar Prep: Lora Johnson, Shirley Nelson
Children’s Message: Alice Nielsen
Communion Servers: Lee & Nancy Ketcham
Counters: Jolynne Eilts, Kevin Swancutt
Fellowship: Don & Sandy Schnell
Greeters: Pam & Tom Hanson
Message: Pastor Ben Unseth
Instrumentalists: Gloria McKenney, Kevin Skadeland, Evan Storley
Prayer Intercessors: Jake & Karen Jacobson, Bill Neiderheiser, Dennis Larson
Prayers of Church: Greg Lear
Scripture Reader: Joe Simington
Tech Booth: Lance Storley (L), Levi Simington (S), Lucy Simington (C), Isaac Storley (V)
Vocalists: Brett & Jolynne Eilts, Jim & Joan Unrau
Worship Leader: Matt Essick
Worship Partners for next Sunday, January 25
Altar Prep: Lora Johnson, Shirley Nelson
Children’s Message: Pam Hanson
Counters: Larry Wigen, Gary Jenkins
Fellowship: Jim Unrau
Greeters: Todd & Shanna Kooker
Instrumentalists: Leah Kreutner, Anna Quanbeck, Evan Storley
Message: Pastor Ben Unseth
Prayers of the Church: Larry Peterson
Scripture Reader: Justin Spieker
Tech Booth: Brett Eilts (L,S), Katie Eilts (V), Haley Eilts (C)
Vocalists: Brittany Spieker, Corbin & Otto Maaland, Troy Rosendahl
Worship Leader: Kent Heazlett
