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Weekly Nurture Devotion
January 18: Second Sunday after Epiphany
Read John 1:29-42
This is a story about introducing others to Jesus. John pointed out Jesus to two of his disciples, and they followed Jesus to where he was staying. One of them, Andrew found his brother, Simon Peter,” and brought him to Jesus, the Messiah. Who have you told Jesus about? What did you tell them?
Worship -January 18 at 10:00 am
We welcome you to in-person or online worship services in the Sanctuary on
Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Cherrie Sizemore will be at the pulpit this Sunday. The Sermon is
“ What We Have Been Given ”.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Amen.
OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 49:1-7
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. 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. And he said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified.” 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.” 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— 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.” 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.”
GOSPEL John 1:29-42
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! This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’ I myself did not know him, but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.” And John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. 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.’ And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Chosen One.” The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. 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?” 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. One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated Anointed). 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).
THE WORD OF THE LORD!
Thanks be to God!
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Upcoming Events
THE SESSION HAS CALLED the Annual Congregational Meeting for 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. They are asking for our assistance.
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.