 Fruitland United Methodist Church January 18, 2026 *(Please stand if you are comfortably able.) Prelude: “Great is Thy Faithfulness” by Willian Runyan Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. Welcome and Announcements Chase V. & Jorge R. *Call to Worship Chase V. I waited patiently for the Lord, and God heard my cry. God lifted me out of the deep pit and set my feet upon solid rock. God put a new song in our mouths, a hymn of praise. We trust in the Lord and come to do God’s will. We come to worship you with all that we are. Amen. *Sharing the Peace of Christ. Opening Hymn: “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” TFWS 2088 Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7 Chase V. Time With Young Christians Rev. Jorge Rodriguez V. Please write prayer concerns and celebrations on yellow notes, to be collected. Community Expressions Jorge & Chase V. Sing: “Holy, Holy, Holy” TFWS 2007 Thanksgiving and Celebration Prayers for Healing and Wholeness Our Community and World Let us pray. The Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name . . .” Invitation to Generosity Rev Jorge R. Offertory: “I was there to hear your borning cry” by John Ylvisaker *Doxology: “Praise God from whom all blessings flow . . .” UMH 95 Gospel Reading: John 1:29-42 Chase V. *Hymn: “Here I am, Lord” UMH 593 Sermon: “Come and See” Meditation Hymn: “Jesu, Jesu” UMH 432 Prayer of Confession God of grace, we confess that many times we are present but we do not truly see. You pass before us, and we remain distracted and hurried. We hear your invitation, but we hesitate to draw near and choose instead to remain on the shore. Forgive us when we fail to recognize your presence in the simple and the ordinary. Teach us to see, give us the courage to draw near, and the grace to remain with you. Amen. Closing Hymn: “We Are Marching” TFWS 2235 b Pastoral Benediction: Go in peace, with open eyes and willing hearts. As you hear the invitation of Jesus, respond with trust: “Come and see.” Amen. Postlude: Just as I am by William Bradbury Pastor Jorge Rodriguez [email protected]
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 Fruitland United Methodist Church January 11, 2026 *(Please stand if you are comfortably able.) Prelude: “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” by Charles Welsey and Carl Glaser Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. Welcome and Announcements Holly K. & Jorge R. *Call to Worship Holly Kerfoot The voice of the Lord is over the waters. The God of glory thunders; the Lord is over mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful and full of majesty. The Lord gives strength to the people; the Lord blesses the people with peace. *Sharing the Peace of Christ. Opening Hymn: “Down to the River to Pray” Scripture: Psalm 29 Holly K Time With Young Christians Pastor Jorge Please write prayer concerns and celebrations on yellow notes, to be collected. Community Expressions Jorge & Holly K Sing: “Holy, Holy, Holy” TFWS 2007 Thanksgiving and Celebration Prayers for Healing and Wholeness Our Community and World Let us pray. The Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name . . .” Invitation to Generosity Rev Jorge R Offertory: “Breath on Me, Breath of God” by Obert Jackson *Doxology: “Praise God from whom all blessings flow . . .” UMH 95 Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:13-17 Holly K *Hymn: “Baptized in Water” TFWS 2248 Sermon: “Come on in – the water’s fine” The Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Closing Hymn: “I have Decided to Follow Jesus” TFWS 2129 Pastoral Benediction: Go forth as God’s beloved people. You are not alone. You are part of Christ’s body. Go in peace,strengthened by the Spirit, and live as servants of God’s justice and love. Postlude: I’ve just come from the Fountain African-American spiritual Pastor Jorge Rodriguez [email protected]  Fruitland United Methodist Church January 4, 2026 *(Please stand if you are comfortably able.) Prelude: “My Tribute!” by Andre Crouch Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. Welcome and Announcements Pastor Jorge and Jay *Call to Worship Jay Whitcomb Arise, shine, for your light has come. The glory of the Lord has risen upon us. Nations shall come to the light and kings to the brightness of dawn. We come to worship Christ, the light of the world. Let us worship God. Amen. *Sharing the Peace of Christ. Opening Hymn: “Shine, Jesus, Shine” TFWS 2173 Scripture: Isaiah 60: 1-6 - Reese Garcia The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Time with Young Christians: Pastor Jorge Please write prayer concerns and celebrations on yellow notepads, to be collected. Community Expressions Jay and Pastor Jorge Sing: “Holy, Holy, Holy” TFWS 2007 Thanksgiving and Celebration Prayers for Healing and Wholeness Our Community and World Let us pray. Invitation to Generosity Pastor Jorge Offertory: “How Great is Our God” by Chris Tomlin *Doxology: “Praise God from whom all blessings flow . . .” UMH 95 Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 Reese Garcia *Hymn: “We Three Kings” UMH 254 Message: The Light That Keeps on Shining Pastor Jorge Confession and Pardon: Christ is the light of the world, yet we confess that at times, we choose darkness. Let us confess our sin before God. Merciful God, we confess that we have not always walked in your light. We have failed to love our neighbors, ignored your call to unity, and turned away from your truth. Forgive us. Renew us. And lead us back into the light of Christ. Amen (A moment of silence.) Hear the good news. The light shines in the darkness, and darkness has not overcome it. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. The Great Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also, with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again. Pastor continues with blessing of the bread and the cup. The Lord’s Prayer : “Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name . . .” Sharing the bread and the cup. All are welcome at Christ’s table. During Communion: “One Bread, One Body” UMH 620 Three Kings Procession: “He is Born, the Holy Child” Sunday School Kids The joy of sharing is a gift we all have. It serves as a reminder that beauty and kindness are still present in the world, and that we all can bring kindness into the lives of others. So let us fully embrace this gift and never miss an opportunity to provide for another’s safety, happiness, or comfort. Closing Hymn: “Go Tell it on the Mountain” UMH 251 Pastoral Benediction: Go forth in peace. Walk in the light of Christ. Share the good news with joy. And may the blessing of God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – be with you now and always. Amen. Postlude: “Go Tell It On the Mountain” |