01 05 Sunday Worship - “Changed by the Journey”

This week at Woodfords Congregational Church
The Road Isn’t Straight
On The Way To Bethlehem (And Back): Persia
We will share a Communion meal. If you plan to watch from home, be sure to have Communion elements - bread/wafers/crackers and your favorite Communion beverage - at hand.
We also will give out Star Words to help guide us in the new year and celebrate Epiphany, which commemorates the visit of the magi (wise ones) to Jesus.
The morning's scripture passage will be Matthew 2:1-12.
Scripture Reflection “Changed by the Journey”

“Creating community, championing justice, and growing with God”
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The Prayer of Dedication is adapted from “Narrative Lectionary Program 1 2023-2024 Worship Resources,” published by Clergy Stuff. Copyright ©2023, Clergy Stuff.
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Scripture: This morning’s scripture reading comes from The Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.