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Join us Sunday for our 10 a.m. worship. We also livestream our worship on our facebook page.
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Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, 10 a.m.
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church
We welcome you to our worship service. We hope you find a place where your spirit is filled and refreshed – and a place to call home.
If you need to stretch your legs at any time, please feel free to do so.
Greeting, Wave, & Announcements
Prelude #2119 “Where the Spirit of the Lord Is”
Please take time to prepare your heart and mind for worship.
The Light of the Candle Symbolizes Christ’s Presence Among Us
† Praise Song “Be Glorified” † Please stand as you are able.
Your love, has captured me, Your grace has set me free;
Your life, the air I breathe. Be glorified in me.
You set my feet to dancing, You set my heart on fire, in the presence of a thousand kings, You are my one desire: and I stand before You now with trembling hands lifted high. Be glorified.
Your love, has captured me, Your grace has set me free;
Your life, the air I breathe. Be glorified in me.
You set my feet to dancing, You set my heart on fire, in the presence of a thousand kings, You are my one desire: and I stand before You now with trembling hands lifted high. Be glorified.
Be glorified in me, be glorified in me,
be glorified in me, be glorified.
Be glorified in me, be glorified in me,
be glorified in me, be glorified.
You set my feet to dancing, You set my heart on fire, in the presence of a thousand kings, You are my one desire: and I stand before You now with trembling hands lifted high. Be glorified.
† Call to Worship † Please stand as you are able.
Leader: Listen, O coastlands.
People: Pay attention, people of God.
Leader: We are called to be a light to the nations.
People: We are created to sing of God’s salvation.
Leader: Shout praise for God’s faithfulness.
All: Rejoice in our many gifts. Come! Let us worship.
† Hymn “Lamb of God” #2113 † Please stand as you are able.
1. Your only Son, no sin to hide,
But You have sent Him from Your side,
To walk upon this guilty sod, and to become the Lamb of God.
Oh Lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God, I love the holy Lamb of God!
Oh wash me in His precious blood –
my Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.
2. Your gift of love, they crucified,
They laughed and scorned Him as he died,
The humble king they named a fraud
And sacrificed the Lamb of God.
Oh Lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God, I love the holy Lamb of God!
Oh wash me in His precious blood –
my Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.
3. I was so lost, I should have died,
But You have brought me to Your side
To be led by Your staff and rod, and to be called a lamb of God.
Oh Lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God, I love the holy Lamb of God!
Oh wash me in His precious blood –
my Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.
Unison Prayer You may be seated.
All: Holy One, may our spirits be polished arrows in the quiver of Your searching love. May our words ring true with shouts of praise. Use us, Gracious God, as instruments of Your mercy and compassion. Fashion us into vessels of Your abiding Spirit, that a world torn by brokenness and pain might touch Your healing love through our fellowship with You and with one another. Amen.
Children’s Time “All Night, All Day”
All night, all day, angels watching over me, my Lord. All night, all day, angels watching over me. All night, all day, angels watching over me, my Lord. All night, all day, angels watching over me.
Reading from the Old Testament: Isaiah 49:1-7 (NRSVUE)
Listen to me, O coastlands; pay attention, you peoples from far away! The Lord called me before I was born; while I was in my mother’s womb he named me. 2 He made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow; in his quiver he hid me away. 3 And he said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified.” 4 But I said, “I have labored in vain; I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity; yet surely my cause is with the Lord and my reward with my God.”
5 And now the Lord says, who formed me in the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob back to him, and that Israel might be gathered to him, for I am honored in the sight of the Lord, and my God has become my strength— 6 he says, “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the survivors of Israel; I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.”
7 Thus says the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel and his Holy One, to one deeply despised, abhorred by the nations, the slave of rulers, “Kings shall see and stand up; princes, and they shall prostrate themselves, because of the Lord, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.”
Leader: This is the Word of God, for the People of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
Joys and Concerns Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Reading from the Gospel: John 1:29-42 (NRSVUE)
29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.” 32 And John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. 33 I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Chosen One.”
35 The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and as he watched Jesus walk by he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. 38 When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” 39 He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon. 40 One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. 41 He first found his brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated Anointed). 42 He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter).
Sermon “What About Me?”
by Pastor Marge
Praise Song “He Knows My Name”
Spent today in a conversation in the mirror, face to face with somebody less than perfect. I wouldn’t choose me first if I was looking for a champion. In fact I’d understand if You picked everyone before me. But that’s just not my story. True to who You are, You saw my heart and made something out of nothing.
I don’t need my name in lights, I’m famous in my Father’s eyes.
Make no mistake, He knows my name. I’m not living for applause, I’m already so adored. It’s all His stage, He knows my name.
He knows my name.
I’m not meant to just stay quiet, I’m meant to be a lion. I’ll roar beyond a song with every moment that I’ve got. True to who You are, You saw my heart and made something out of nothing.
I don’t need my name in lights, I’m famous in my Father’s eyes.
Make no mistake, He knows my name. I’m not living for applause, I’m already so adored. It’s all His stage, He knows my name.
He knows my name.
He calls me chosen, free, forgiven, wanted, child of the King,
His forever, held and treasured. I am loved.
I don’t need my name in lights, I’m famous in my Father’s eyes…
I don’t need my name in lights, I’m famous in my Father’s eyes.
Make no mistake, He knows my name. I’m not living for applause, I’m already so adored. It’s all His stage, He knows my name.
He knows my name.
Offering: Giving back to God in gratitude for all He has given to us.
If you wish to donate online, the QR code is at right for convenience.
Guests: Please know that your presence is a gift to us and that we ask no other gift from you.
Offertory Music #2142 “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness”
† Hymn #2036 “Give Thanks” † Please stand as you are able.
Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy one, Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ His son. And now let the weak say, “I am strong”; let the poor say, “I am rich because of what The Lord has done for us.” Give Thanks.
† Prayer Of Thanksgiving † Please stand as you are able.
All: God of Grace and God of Glory, You bless us with water and the Spirit, that we might know the fullness of life. As we strive to be a light to the nations, may others be brought to the dawn of Your glory. Bless the gifts we bring before You now, that they might reach the very ends of the earth and help those struggling to find the light. Amen.
† Closing Hymn “I Love to Tell the Story” #156
† Please stand as you are able.
The Light of Christ Goes Before Us into the World
1. I love to tell the story of unseen things above,
of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love.
I love to tell the story, because I know ’tis true;
it satisfies my longings as nothing else can do.
I love to tell the story, ’twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.
2. I love to tell the story; more wonderful it seems
than all the golden fancies of all our golden dreams.
I love to tell the story, it did so much for me;
and that is just the reason I tell it now to thee.
I love to tell the story, ’twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.
3. I love to tell the story; ’tis pleasant to repeat
what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet.
I love to tell the story, for some have never heard
the message of salvation from God’s own holy Word.
I love to tell the story, ’twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.
4. I love to tell the story, for those who know it best
seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest.
And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song,
’twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long.
I love to tell the story, ’twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.
Benediction
Postlude #712 “I Sing a Song of the Saints of God”
Attendance pads are on the chairs at the end of the row. Please sign the pad and pass it to the opposite aisle to be given to the usher during offering.
Enjoy fellowship and fun with Pictionary and Charades at Game Night this Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30 p.m.!
Outreach Alliance is hosting a Chili Cook-off following the worship service on February 8! Please sign up if you plan to enter.
After Children’s Time, children are invited to attend J.A.M. (Jesus And Me) in the room west of the kitchen.
In Case of Inclement Weather: If Seaman Schools are closed due to inclement weather, the church office is also closed. If our worship service is cancelled due to the weather, it will be listed on WIBW and KSNT.
| December Gen. Fund: | Rec’d: | $11,228 | Expenses: | $10,637 |
| 2026 General Fund: | Rec’d: | $135,374 | Expenses: | $133,138 |
No Anniversaries this week
Birthdays this week:
Linda Griffiths 1/18
Hannah Caudill 1/20 Chloe Flowers 1/20
Kendra Cochran 1/23 Danette Martin 1/24
Please Pray For
Our World Military & Families Harveyville UMC
Members of our church and congregation:
Jim B Michelle C Marilyn C Baby Cal Dee D Soren John & Dorothy Bruce & Linda Joyce M Matt M Nick N Camille S Jill S Linda S Harry W Lillith Z
Members of our extended church family:
Scott, Grant, Drew, Judd & Alice, Dr. Robert, Mark, James, John, Cortlyn, Ruth, Lucy, Stacey, Karen, Ray, Doug, Chris, TeRee, Chris, Bob, Ma Donna, Coraline, Sabrina, Anita, Carson, Sherry, Dean, Terry, Bill
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Family and Friends of Berniece Chadwell Esther H