Welcome

We’re thankful you’ve joined us in worship. As the psalmist says, “How good it is to sing praises to our God” (Psalm 147:1, NRSV). Let’s open our hearts and minds to the One who loves us, sustains us and blesses us beyond measure.

Preparation for Worship

Lord, teach me to love in action today. “Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth” (1 John 3:18, NIV).

Prayer Ventures

“Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). Give thanks for those who have inspired your faith. Pray that you are also a light for others, giving glory to God and shining bright with love, mercy and hope.

Stewardship of your whole life

Matthew 5:16 –In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

“Love in your heart wasn’t put there to stay – Love isn’t love ’til you give it away!” These lyrics from The Sound of Music remind us not to cling to the love God cultivates in our hearts. Let your love shine and shimmer as you reflect the light and love of Christ to a weary and hurting world.

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Light shines in the darkness for the upright, the psalmist sings. Isaiah declares that when we loose the bonds of injustice and share our bread with the hungry, the light breaks forth like the dawn. In another passage from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus, the light of the world, calls his followers to let the light of their good works shine before others. Through baptism we are sent into the world to shine with the light of Christ.

A Quote From Fr. Richard Rohr

You are created in the image of God from the very beginning. This is the basis for God’s justice: Since everyone is made in the image of God, then we need to recognize, honor, and respect the image of God in everyone.
No exceptions.