January 25, 2026

GATHERING MUSIC                                                                 Hope Schmitz

WELCOME                                      Levi Murray, MTh

A TIME FOR CHILDREN                                      Stephanie Font

CALL TO WORSHIP             Melinda Kalainoff

One: At God’s table of justice, everyone has a place and none are turned away.
All: Here strangers are welcomed as friends, the poor sit alongside the rich, and the upside-down kin-dom of God is revealed.

One: At God’s table of abundance, a banquet of righteousness and liberation is set for all. 

All: Here the powerless are heard; the outcast are showered with honor, and the inside-out kin-dom of God is revealed.

One:  At God’s table of life, all peoples know peace and creation flourishes.

All: Here the hopeless are nourished with possibility, the complacent are transformed into advocates for change. Here in our very midst the kin-dom of God is revealed.

OPENING PRAYER                        Melinda Kalainoff

OPENING HYMN         “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” #25

PASSING THE PEACE Melinda Kalainoff

READING            A poem about following Jesus, written by Justin Farley     Steve Sorenson

HYMN OF PREPARATION “Jesus Calls Us, O’er the Tumult” #34    

SCRIPTURE          Matthew 4:18-23         Steve Sorenson

INTERACTING WITH THE WORD          “I believe you! Now what?”             Levi Murray, MTh

INTERLUDE                                  A time of silent reflection

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Steve Sorenson

  THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Creator who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kin-dom* 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 kin-dom, 

and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.  

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING Lisa Snyder

(We invite you to place your gift in the offering plate or place your hand over the plate to bless the gifts)

If you are joining our service remotely, you can find ways to donate here.

OFFERING         

DOXOLOGY                   #46 

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God for all that love has done;

Creator, Christ and Spirit, One. Amen

BLESSING OF THE OFFERING   Lisa Snyder

PARTING SONG  “We Are Walking” #366

BENEDICTION                                                                       Levi Murray, MTh

ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                                     Cindy Halsey

  • January 25 is the Board Meeting

  • February 8 is the next Sunday School

  • February 15 is Bessie’s Birthday celebration after church

  • If anyone has a spare clock, we could use one in the new classroom downstairs.

  • Safety Message: 

    • During a violent person event, a safety team member will alert the congregation by loudly announcing the type of weapon and the message: Run, Hide, Fight! For example: “Knife! Run, Hide, Fight!”. All persons including the Safety Team members should:

    • a. RUN: Quickly move to the nearest exit if safe to do so. Leave the area as rapidly as possible. Fan out while leaving.

    • b. HIDE in a safe area. Potential safe areas include the boiler room and the bathrooms. Barricade the door and do not allow anyone else in. Turn off lights, cell phones, and walkie talkies. Remain in the safe area until directed by Law Enforcement.

    • c. FIGHT: Given the limited mobility of many of our congregation and the lack of safe spaces upstairs, fighting may be necessary. Consider throwing items (water bottles, coffee cups, hymnals, etc.) and aiming for the head. Charge the person as a group, try to grab the weapon and throw it away from the person. Restrain the person until Law Enforcement arrives.

POSTLUDE                                                                                      Hope Schmitz

*In an effort to remain true to our tradition as well as our commitment to inclusive language, the word “kin-dom” reflects the kind of society Jesus envisions—a shared community of equals who serve each other, united in a kin-group, not by blood but by a covenant with God and one another.

Welcome Guests and Visitors!

We invite you to wear a name tag and complete a visitor card; (both found in the Narthex) and drop it in the offering plate so we can send you weekly emails and call if desired. We invite everyone to join us for coffee, treats and fellowship before worship in the foyer.

References to God in traditional prayers, readings, and hymns in our worship may sometimes be gender specific. As we pray and sing together, you are invited to substitute terms that reflect your understanding of the full inclusiveness of the spirit of God.

We acknowledge that the land on which this church stands is the homeland and unceded territory of the Tséstho’e (Cheyenne). We acknowledge this indigenous community who stewarded this land throughout the generations and pay respect to their elders past and present.

Ministry Team:                                                                                        Board Members:

Levi Murray, M.Th.                                                                                  Sue Garrett, Secretary, Safety Team Chair

Stephanie Font, Admin                                                       Cindy Halsey, Treasurer

Hope Schmitz, Accompanist                                                                         Shelley Levi, Greeter Team Chair

                                                                                                                 Sharon Radspinner, Worship Volunteer Chair

                                                                                                                 Lisa Snyder, Board Chair, Asst Treasurer

                                                                                                                 Steve Sorensen, IT

Lisa Humbarger

Peter Lindquist