Epiphany Sunday

January 4, 2026

Preparation for Worship

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” - Howard Thurman

Welcome - William Reilly

Hymn - #90 Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

Hymn - #288 “We Three Kings”

Community Prayer - KerryLee Rash

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 sins as we forgive those who sin 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.

Children’s Blessing

Congregation: We your family love you so. We vow to help your faith to grow.

Communion Hymn - #596 I Surrender All

Communion

Communion is taken by intinction with gluten free bread and grape juice. Anyone seeking God is welcome to participate.

Doxology - #815

Scripture and Sermon - Matthew 2:1-12 - William Reilly

Hymn - #259 Angels From the Realms of Glory

Come to the front during this song If you wish to make a profession of faith, join the church, or pray with the minister.

Closing Hymn - Bind Us Together - “Bind Us Together”

The congregation often joins hands as we sing our closing hymn.

Thank you for joining us in worship today!

For more information about our church visit https://www.fcc-sm.org.

For more information about the Disciples of Christ denomination visit https://disciples.org.

If you’re a visitor with us, please fill out a Connection Card found in the back of the pews so that we can say hey this week. You can drop the card in the offering boxes at the back of the sanctuary, or hand it to someone at the welcome desk right outside the sanctuary.

A nursery with trained, background checked staff is open during the service for anyone under the age of 3. Additionally, a quieter, dimly lit room, with rockers and a play area is located at the back of the sanctuary allowing people to still see and hear worship while caring for a child. A greeter at the welcome desk in the lobby can help you find these places.

Tithes and offerings can be left in the small boxes on podiums in the back of the sanctuary, mailed to 3105 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, Texas 78666, or given online at https://www.fcc-sm.org/giving.