February 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
(Annual Meeting After Worship)
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February 1, 2026
Reflection Quote:
I still believe that standing up for the truth of God is the greatest thing in the world. This is the end of life. The end of life is not to be happy. The end of life is not to achieve pleasure and avoid pain. The end of life is to do the will of God, come what may. I still believe that love is the most durable power. –
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, Sermon: The Most Durable Power
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Psalm 15:1-2
LORD, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain?
The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart
Responsive Call to Worship
With what shall we come before the Holy One,
and bow ourselves before God on high?
God has shown us what is good.
What does the Holy One require of us?
To do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with our God.
Come let us worship the living God!
*Opening Song:
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light, #539
I want to walk as a child of the light.
I want to follow Jesus.
God set the stars to give light to the world.
The star of my life is Jesus.
Chorus:
In him there is no darkness at all
The night and the day are both alike
The Lamb is the light of the city of God
Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.
I want to see the brightness of God.
I want to look at Jesus.
Clear sun of righteousness, shine on my path,
and show me the way to the Father.
[Chorus]
I'm looking for the coming of Christ
I want to be with Jesus
When we have run with patience the race
we shall know the joy of Jesus.
[Chorus]
I Need Thee Every Hour, #538
I need thee every hour, most gracious Lord
no tender voice like thine can peace afford.
[Refrain:]
I need thee, O I need thee
every hour I need thee
O bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee!
I need thee every hour, stay thou near by
temptations lose their power when thou art nigh
[Refrain:]
I need thee every hour in joy or pain;
come quickly and abide or life is vain.
[Refrain:]
I need thee every hour, most Holy One;
O make me thine indeed, thou blessed Son!
[Refrain:]
Responsive Prayer of Preparation
Lord, open unto me
Open unto me—light for my darkness.
Open unto me—courage for my fear.
Open unto me—hope for my despair.
Open unto me—peace for my turmoil.
Open unto me—joy for my sorrow.
Open unto me—strength for my weakness.
Open unto me—wisdom for my confusion.
Open unto me—forgiveness for my sins.
Open unto me—love for my hates.
Open unto me—thy Self for my self.
Lord, Lord, open unto me! Amen.
Howard Thurman (1900–1981)
Thy Word Is a Lamp Unto My Feet
Chorus
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet
And a light unto my path
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet
And a light unto my path
When I feel afraid
And I think I've lost my way
Still You're there right beside me
Nothing will I fear
As long as You are near
Please be near me to the end
Chorus
I will not forget
Your love for me and yet
My heart forever is wandering
Jesus be my guide
And hold me to Your side
I will love You to the end
Chorus
Kids Dismissed for Faith Explorers
Scripture
1John 4:16-21
Matthew 5:43-45
Sermon:
Rev. Patrick Vaughn
Sacred Silence
Sanctuary (x2)
Lord prepare me
To be a sanctuary
Pure and holy
Tried and true
With thanksgiving
I'll be a living
Sanctuary for You
Celebration of Communion
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks and praise to the Lord.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Prayers of the People & The Lord's Prayer
*Closing Song: You are the Vine We Are The branches
You are the vine; we are the branches
Keep us abiding in You
Then we’ll grow In Your love
And we’ll go In Your name
That the world will surely know
That You have power to heal and to save
You are the vine; we are the branches
Keep us abiding in You
Blessing & Sending
*Please stand as you are able
Liturgist: Dave Hackett Musicians: Christina Po, Kelly Hill
Announcements:
Annual Congregational Meeting today after service
Preschool Open House February 7, 11 am – 1 pm
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