2/15/26 Bulletin
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UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF HANCOCK
We respect tradition — and we welcome inclusive language about people and expansive language about God. Please pray using words most meaningful to you.
Open and Affirming of ALL God’s Children
February 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. – Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
Guest Preacher – Sarina Brooks
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The first pew in front of the pulpit has books and quiet activities for people of all ages.
Please find something that suits you, take it to your pew, and return it after the service.
Silent Prayer
Holy Creator of the mountains and valleys,
meet us on the cloudy heights and on the valley paths below.
Open our ears so that we may listen,
steady our hearts so we may follow You,
and guide our steps as we act and live your love into this world.
* Indicates points in the service when we stand in body or spirit
Announcements
Prelude Come, Let Us Use the Grace Divine Trad. English/ Dale Wood
Welcome
*Introit Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain B. #183
Jesus, take us to the mountain, where, with Peter, James, and John, / We are dazzled by your glory, light as blinding as the sun. / There prepare us for the night by the vision of that sight.
*Call to WorshipLeader: Like Moses we gather at the mountain of God.People: We have traveled here seeking the holy mystery.
Leader: A glorious cloud of wonder surrounds us.People: God’s presence shines upon us with transformative light.
Leader: Christ is revealed to us in radiant love.People: Open our eyes so that we may behold his glory.
Leader: Even though we want to, we cannot remain on the mountain.People: We are sent down to serve the waiting world.
All: Transform us, Holy One, in our worship today and in our daily lives.
*Passing the Peace (ASL) and Lighting Peace & Justice Candle
*Hymn Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! R. #10
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty;God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore thee,casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;cherubim and seraphim, falling down before thee,God ever living, through eternity.
Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide thee,through the sinful human eye thy glory may not see;only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,perfect in power, in love, and purity.
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea;holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty;God in three persons, blessed Trinity.
*Invocation (UCC Worship Ways, Adapted)
Leader: God who invited Moses to come up the mountain to receive from you….
People: We invite you to come among us and receive from us.
Leader: May we become more whole…..
People: As we wait in confident expectation of the deepening of the love that is shared between us.
All: Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Children’s Message
Scriptures Exodus 24:12-18 and Matthew 17:1-9
Special Music Wintertime Winterszeit/ Robert Schumann
Message Sunrise Association Member-in-Discernment, Sarina Brooks
*Hymn We Have Come at Christ's Own Bidding B. #182 We have come at Christ's own bidding to this high and
holy place, Where we wait with hope and longing for some
token of God's grace. Here we pray for new assurance
that our faith is not in vain, Searching
like those first disciples for a sign both clear and plain.
Light breaks through our clouds and shadows, splendor bathes the
flesh-joined Word, Moses and Elijah marvel as the
heavenly voice is heard. Eyes and hearts behold with
wonder how the Law and Prophets meet: Christ, with
garments drenched in brightness, stands transfigured and complete.
Strengthened by this glimpse of glory, fearful lest our
faith decline, We, like Peter, find it tempting to
remain and build a shrine. But true worship gives us
courage to proclaim what we profess, That our
daily lives may prove us people of the God we bless.
Prayers of the People – Sharing Joys & Concerns
Our Father (Creator, Mother) 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen
Lead me Lord, lead me in thy righteousness, make thy way plain before my face.
For it is thou Lord, thou Lord, only, that makest me dwell in safety.
Invitation to Offering (UCC Worship Ways)
This is the moment we’ve been waiting for. The space and time where we get to give back to the Holy One out of that which the Holy One has given to us. The wait is over, now let us offer our time, talent, and treasure with joy! Amen.
Offertory The Peace of God Robert Lau
*The Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One. Amen
*Prayer of Dedication (UCC Worship Ways)Patient One, receive these gifts that we could hardly wait to give you. May they be used to meet the needs of those who have been waiting for relief.
*Hymn Go, My Children, with My Blessing B. #82
Go, my children, with my blessing, never alone;Waking, sleeping, I am with you, you are my own;
In my love's baptismal river I have made you mine forever,Go, my children, with my blessing, you are my own.
Go, my children, fed and nourished, closer to me;Grow in love and love by serving, joyful and free.
Here my Spirit’s power filled you, here with tender comfort stilled you;Go, my children, fed and nourished, joyful and free.
*Benediction
*Sung Benediction Go With Us, Lord R. #336
Go with us, Lord, and guide the way through this and every coming day,
That in your Spirit strong and true our lives may be our gift to you.
Postlude Simple Gifts Shaker Tune/ Wilbur Held
(Please remain seated for the Postlude)
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Many thanks to those who make this service possible –
in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
Music Minister – Debbie Riley
Deacons – Alison Boden & Pat Summerer
Liturgist – Pat Summerer
Audio-Video Support – Patrice Alexander
Office Administrator – Vicky Espling
Settled Minister – Rev. TJ Mack
The Body of Christ – You
The New Century Hymnal (B.) Hymns of Truth and Light (R.)
Copyright © 1995 The Pilgrim Press Copyright © 1998 First Congregational
Church of Huston, Texas
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Jesus Take Us to the Mountain
Words - ©1991 Concordia Publishing House
Contributors: Jaroslav J Vajda
Holy Holy Holy, Lord God Almighty
Music - ©1948 H W Gray
Contributors: Reginald Heber, John B Dykes
We Have Come at Christ's Own Bidding - Transfiguration
Words - ©1988 Hope Publishing Company
Contributors: Carl P Daw
Go, my children, with my blessing
Words - ©1983 Concordia Publishing House
Contributors: Jaroslav J Vajda
Go with Us, Lord
Words - ©1990 Hope Publishing Company
Contributors: Mary Jackson Cathey
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