worship january 4 2026
communion
this is communion sunday. Please join us virtually.
SERMON: What Time Is It?
SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
RESPONSIVE READING—Matthew 5:3-12
Leader: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Everyone: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted
Leader: Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth
Everyone: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Leader: Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy
Everyone: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Leader: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Everyone: Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Leader: Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
Everyone: Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH—CCNB MISSION STATEMENT
Embracing God's gift of Jesus' life as our example, and the Holy Spirit as our guide that attracts, welcomes, serves and supports all ages and all people, ever challenged to live in harmony and joy with greater faith, hope and love. No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here. Jesus didn't turn people away. Neither Do We.
PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISSI
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen
Click on the hymns below to follow or sing along.
SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
RESPONSIVE READING—Matthew 5:3-12
Leader: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Everyone: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted
Leader: Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth
Everyone: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Leader: Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy
Everyone: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Leader: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Everyone: Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Leader: Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
Everyone: Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH—CCNB MISSION STATEMENT
Embracing God's gift of Jesus' life as our example, and the Holy Spirit as our guide that attracts, welcomes, serves and supports all ages and all people, ever challenged to live in harmony and joy with greater faith, hope and love. No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here. Jesus didn't turn people away. Neither Do We.
PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISSI
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen
Click on the hymns below to follow or sing along.
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