Sunday january 25, 2026

Fruitland United Methodist Church
January 25, 2026

*(Please stand if you are comfortably able.)

Prelude

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship.
Welcome and Announcements Rev. Letha E. & Jay W.

*Call to Worship Hymn: “Jesus Calls Us” UMH398
Leader: Let your lives witness to Christ’s love. Jay W.
People: And may our words bring reconciliation.
Leader: Let your thoughts be of peace.
People: And our touch bring healing.
Leader: Let your actions count for justice,
People: And may our faith be a sign of hope.
Leader: Let our time of worship here and now be a true
blessing for us all and restore joy and praise to our lives.
Sharing the Peace of Christ.

*Opening Hymn: “Surely the Presence” UMH 328

Scripture: Psalm 27 UMH 758 – 759 Read responsively. Jay W.

Time With Young Christians Pastor Letha
Please write prayer concerns and celebrations on yellow notes, to be collected.

Community Expressions Letha E. & Jay W.
     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 . . .”

Hymn: “Spirit Song” UMH 349

Invitation to Generosity Rev. Letha E.
     Offertory:
     Doxology: UMH 95

Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:12-23 Jay W.

*Hymn: “O Master Let Me Walk With Thee” UMH 430

Sermon: “Gone Fishing” Pastor Letha

Meditation Hymn: “A Modern Affirmation” UMH 885

*Closing Hymn: “I Love to Tell the Story” UMH 156

Pastoral Benediction:

Postlude: