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Weekly Nurture Devotion
February 8: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Read Matthew 5:13-20
Jesus tells his disciples they are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Salt changes things, particularly how they taste and are preserved, and light brightens things around us up, taking away some of the scariness. How, as a follower of Jesus, are you changing things around you for the good and making things less scary?
Worship -February 8 at 10:00 am
We welcome you to in-person or online worship services in the Sanctuary on
Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 10:00 am. Brandi Hicks will be at the pulpit this Sunday. The Sermon is “ Who You Are in the World ”.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth thou hast for me.
Place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my eyes; illumine me, Spirit divine!
Open my ears, that I may hear voices of truth thou sendest clear.
And while the wave notes fall on my ear, everything false will disappear.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my ears; illumine me, Spirit divine!
Open my mouth, and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere.
Open my heart, and let me prepare love with thy children thus to share.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my heart; illumine me, Spirit divine!
PSALM Psalm 112:1-10
Praise the Lord! Happy are those who fear the Lord, who greatly delight in his commandments. Their descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever. They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful, and righteous. It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice. For the righteous will never be moved; they will be remembered forever. They are not afraid of evil tidings; their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord. Their hearts are steady; they will not be afraid; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes. They have distributed freely; they have given to the poor; their righteousness endures forever; their horn is exalted in honor. The wicked see it and are angry; they gnash their teeth and melt away; the desire of the wicked comes to nothing.
GOSPEL Matthew 5:13-20
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything but is thrown out and trampled under foot. “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments
and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
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, February 8, 2026 during worship in the sanctuary. Kathy Weed 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.
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY – February 8 We are asking the congregation to donate cans of soup that we can take to our local Heart and Hand Food Pantry. Checks are also welcome.
POTLUCK HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 15
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.