CHARACTER MEANS
JANUARY 25, 2026
This service is a replay of:
OCTOBER 20 • FESTIVAL SUNDAY NO ENEMIES HERE LUKE 6:27-36
S ECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
A welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives
WORSHIP LEADERS
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
Rev. Audrey F. Thorne
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
Rev. Karen L. Lang
Executive Pastor
Shadreck Kamwendo Liturgist
Festival Orchestra
Sanctuary Choir
Dr. Michelle Louer
Director of Music and Fine Arts
Dr. John Allegar
Organist and Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts
PROCESSION
Acolytes
Adalena Dykstra
Michael Hamilton
Element Bearers
The Young Family
Flute
Alistair Howlett
Laura Recendez
Oboe
Crystal Barrett
Tavani Prabhu
Clarinet
Becky Chappell
Greg Imboden
Bassoon
Evan Duffey
Horn
Rob Danforth
Peggy Moran
Jill Boaz
Sharon Weyser
Trumpet
Joey Tartell
Alex Schwarz
Ross Venneberg
Trombone
Joe Aumann
Brad Koser
Jared Rodin
VISUAL AND HEARING ASSISTANCE
Please speak to an usher if you need a large print bulletin, large print hymnal, or an assistive listening device.
Timpani
Steve Hanna
Percussion
Jeff Nearpass
Violin
Sherry Hong (CM)
Michelle Black
Jen Farquhar
Melissa Deal
Linda Picard
Chin Mi Kim
Sarah Cook
Shoshana Kay
Debbie Rodin
Viola
Zak Collins
Emily Owsinski
Patrick Miller
Lerryn Donatelle
Cello
Anna Danilova
Sara Page
Cameron Collins
Bass
Ju-Fang Liu
Bert Witzel
January 25, 2026
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
THIS SERVICE IS A REPLAY OF:
October 20, 2024
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
We Come Together as God’s People
Prelude Symphony No. 84 in E♭ major, I: Largo-Allegro Franz Josef Haydn Festival Orchestra; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor (1732-1809)
Welcome Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Choral Call to Worship
Awake the Harp (from The Creation) Franz Josef Haydn Sanctuary Choir and Festival Orchestra; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor
Awake the harp, the lyre awake, And let your joyful song resound. Rejoice in the Lord, the mighty God; For He both heaven and earth Has clothed in stately dress.
Text: Gottfried van Swieten (1733-1803)
* Call to Worship Rev. Audrey F. Thorne
One: If you are eager for joy, you are among friends:
All: here we celebrate the goodness of God.
One: If you are overcome by heartbreak, you are among friends:
All: here we offer comfort to the grieving.
One: If you are filled with questions, you are among friends:
All: here we nurture faith and make space for doubt.
One: If you are seeking peace, you are among friends:
All: here we find the centering presence of God.
One: Let us worship the God who gathers us in and holds us together.
* Prayer of Adoration
* Processional Hymn #285
God, You Spin the Whirling Planets Franz Josef Haydn
Invitation to Confession
Prayer of Confession
One: Lord Jesus Christ, you showed us holiness in action. You gave away your power in the service of others and turned our understanding of blessedness on its head.
All: We confess the difficulties we experience in living as you lived and loving as you loved.
One: We confess how easy it is to concentrate on our own pleasures— taking note of the plight of many in the world only as the news momentarily grabs our attention.
All: We confess our capacity to be so consumed by our own agenda that our concern for the needs of others shrinks all too rapidly.
One: We confess the ease with which we become conformed to the world’s standards rather than facing the challenge of conforming to those of Christ.
All: We confess our reluctance to love our enemies and to do good to those who dislike or even hate us. Stir up your Spirit in us, Lord, that we may be your disciples. (Silent Prayer)
Assurance of God’s Grace
* Response of Praise
* Hymn #450 O Day of Peace
We Experience God’s Word
The Word with Children
Prayer for Illumination
Shadreck Kamwendo
First Scripture Lesson Romans 12:14-18 (p. 1034)
Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exultemus, et in ipso iucundemur. Timeamus, et amemus Deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero.
Where charity and love are, God is there. Christ’s love has gathered us into one. Let us rejoice and be pleased in Him. Let us fear, and let us love the living God. And may we love each other with a sincere heart.
Text:
Second Scripture Lesson Luke 6:27-36 (p. 939)
Sermon Rev. Christopher A. Henry
No Enemies Here
“But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you...” (Luke 6:27)
Moment of Silent Meditation
We Give Thanks to God
* Affirmation of Faith Rev. Karen L. Lang from the Iona Abbey Community
With the whole church, we affirm that we are made in God’s image, befriended by Christ, and empowered by the Spirit. With people everywhere, we affirm God’s goodness at the heart of humanity, planted more deeply than all that is wrong. With all creation, we celebrate the miracle and wonder of life, the unfolding purposes of God, forever at work in ourselves and the world. Amen.
Prayers of the People and the 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity
Offertory
Dona nobis pacem (from Mass in B minor, op. 232)
Sanctuary Choir and Festival Orchestra (1685-1750)
Text: from the Roman Mass (10th-12th century)
* Prayer of Dedication
Grant us peace.
We Go Forth to Serve
* Closing Hymn Let There Be Peace on Earth Jill Jackson-Miller and Sy Miller (Congregation joins at conductor’s cue.) arr. Craig Courtney (b. 1954)
* Charge and Benediction
THE POWER OF PRAYER
Would you like one of our pastors to pray with you today? We invite you to come to Milner Chapel immediately following the 10 AM worship service for a short time of communion and prayer. You may also visit SecondChurch.org/Prayer to fill out a Prayer Request Form.
If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact: Ashley McNamara, Coordinator of Pastoral Care AMcNamara@SecondChurch.org
GIVING Secondchurch.org/Commitment
BE THE LIGHT
We are blessed by your light!
We’ve made wonderful progress toward our 2026 Commitment Campaign goal, thanks to the faithful generosity of the congregation. Thank you! Everyone’s help is appreciated and needed to make it to 100% so that we can serve, learn, grow, and dream boldly in the new year.
To make your 2026 commitment visit Secondchurch.org/Commitment or contact Nancy Frick at 317-253-6461, ext. 359 or nfrick@SecondChurch.org
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