January 15, 2023
We welcome all who worship here this morning!
WE GATHER IN AWE AND PRAISE
PRELUDE “We Shall Overcome”
WELCOME Rev. Trip Porch
CALL TO WORSHIP by Rev. Richard Bott
One: In a world that cries out, “Fear me!”
All: We will listen to Jesus’ words, “Don’t be afraid!”
One: In a world that wants us to hate the other…
All: We will live Jesus’ call to, “Love God. Love your neighbor, as you
love yourself.”
One: In a world that radicalizes…
All: We, too, will be radical.
Radical with our hospitality.
Radical with our hope.
Radical with our love.
One: Then come to this place, ready to be who we are called to be.
All: Let us gather together and worship God.
*HYMN No. 465 “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” CONVERSE
During the singing of the hymn, we invite you to share Christ’s peace with one another.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
ANTHEM “True Light” Keith Hampton
Skye Johnson and Ariel Alvaredo, soloists
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Mary Rebekah Fortman
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE Micah 6:6-8
With what should I approach the Lord and bow down before God on high Should I come before him with entirely burned offerings, with year-old calves? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with many torrents of oil? Should I give my oldest child for my crime; the fruit of my body for the sin of my spirit? He has told you, human one, what is good and what the Lord requires from you: to do justice, embrace faithful love, and walk humbly with your God.
HYMN No. 379 “We Shall Overcome” (Verses 1-3) WE SHALL OVERCOME
SERMON “Remaining Awake Through a Revolution” - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH with Lord’s Prayer using debts & debtors
TIME OF OFFERING “Deep River” AFICAN AMERIAN COMPOSER
On Sundays where African American Spirituals are sung, any loose offering will go to support the Columbus Cultural Orchestra, whose mission is to advance a collective of multi-generational musicians of color by performing high-quality jazz, classical, and hip-hop music.
*OFFERTORY RESPONSE #607 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” OLD HUNDREDTH
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Come, Spirit of God, sweep through our world bringing great change. May the bounty of your goodness be shared more justly, so all may share in the rich blessings of your creation. And, for us, bring transformation in our praying and living, So that we may act justly, love mercy, And walk humbly with you all the days of our lives. Amen.
*HYMN NO. 741 “Guide My Feet” GUIDE MY FEET
TIME OF COMMUNITY SHARING
SENDING PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
BENEDICTION RESPONSE “We shall Overcome” (Verses 4 & 5) WE SHALL OVERCOME
POSTLUDE "Steal Away" AFRICAN AMERICAN COMPOSER
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IPC this week
Sunday, January 15,2023
9:00 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Sunday Worship
12:00 pm Crosswalk
1:00 pm Survival English
Monday, January 16, 2023
ICC & IPC Office Closed
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
6:00 pm Olentangy Condo Assoc.
Thursday, January 19, 2023
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, January 22, 2023
9:00 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Sunday Worship
12:00 pm Crosswalk
1:00 pm Survival English