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Weekly Nurture Devotion
January 25: Third Sunday after Epiphany
Read Matthew 4:12-23
This is Matthew’s story of Jesus calling his first disciples, somewhat different from John’s story last week. Here, Jesus invites Peter, Andrew, James, and John to follow him and do something different – fish for people. They left behind their boats and their work, the way of life they were used to, and followed him. What makes your life different as you follow Jesus?
Worship -January 25 at 10:00 am
We welcome you to in-person or online worship services in the Sanctuary on
Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 10:00 am. Randy Fife will be at the pulpit this Sunday. The Sermon is “ Reflections on the Scriptures ”.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Amen.
PSALM Psalm 27:1,4-9
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord. Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me. My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek. Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior.
GOSPEL Matthew 4:12-23
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the gentiles—the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.” From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishers. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. Jesus went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.
THE WORD OF THE LORD!
Thanks be to God!
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Upcoming Events
THE SESSION HAS CALLED the Annual Congregational Meeting for this Sunday, January 25, 2026 during worship in the sanctuary. Ed Thompson will moderate. The meeting’s purpose is to:
• Receive the annual reports of church committees and organizations, and answer any questions about the reports.
• Review and answer questions on the 2025 Year End Financial Report; and discuss the 2026 church budget.
• Hear and act upon the report from the Congregation's Nominating Committee.
• Hear and act upon a proposed amendment to the Rock Lake Presbyterian Church Incorporated Bylaws. The clerk withdraws this item pending further consultation.
Urgent need for food!
Heart and Hand Food Pantry has an urgent need for food. Won't you help?
Their needs list follows:
Fruit, Rice, Beans, Jelly, Ravioli, Spaghetti Noodles, Crackers, Soup, Jiffy Mix, Ramen Noodles, Chicken Noodle Soup, or any other canned or boxed food.
There is also an urgent need for diapers of all sizes.
Bring your offerings to the church or deliver directly to Heart and Hand. We bless our offerings on the first Sunday of every month.