Come and See

After Epiphany: The Great Invitation Worship Series Overview

Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A

In the story of the calling of the first disciples from John’s gospel, we are inspired and challenged to come and see how Jesus lives ourselves and to continue to invite those we know to come with us.

ENTRANCE

Font with water may still be in place front and center, with Paschal candle (if you have one) lit alongside. If on a stage, put spotlight on the font, and another on the Lord’s Table--empty.

“Agnus Dei” CCLI Song # 626713
“Come Let Us Worship” CCLI Song # 4241771

OR

“Ye Servants of God” UMH 181
“Fairest Lord Jesus” UMH 189

Prayer of Illumination

The people may be seated.
Instrumental of “We Would See Jesus” may play in the background.


We would see Jesus
in the Scripture story.
Open our ears, God,
and open our hearts.

Take every barrier
to your Spirit’s teaching.
Give us your Word, God,
and pour out your Truth. Amen.

WORD AND RESPONSE

A processional cross may be carried and placed at a point on a line between the font and the Lord’s Table or alongside the font during the singing of the first two verses.

Choir or Ensemble “Now Behold the Lamb” (st. 1 & 2) W&S 3081
OR
“Come and See” (Chorus, 2x) CCLI #7000700

Reading John 1:29-42

All Sing: “Now Behold the Lamb” (stanza 3) W&S 3081
OR
“Come and See” (Chorus, 2x ) CCLI #7000700

Sermon “Come and See”

Preparing for Prayer: What are you seeking?

Prayers of the People
Interweave spoken or sung petitions from BOW 571 within a sung congregational continuo or response

THANKSGIVING

Offering (ensemble, soloist or choir)
“There Is a Redeemer” CCLI Song #11483

SENDING FORTH

Song of Sending
“Come and See” Chorus (reprise) CCLI Song #7000700


In This Series...


The Heavens are Opened — Planning Notes Come and See — Planning Notes Follow Me — Planning Notes #Blessed— Planning Notes Salt and Light and Righteousness Abounding — Planning Notes This, Not That — Planning Notes And Now Your Reward — Planning Notes Shine! — Planning Notes

Colors


  • Green

In This Series...


The Heavens are Opened — Planning Notes Come and See — Planning Notes Follow Me — Planning Notes #Blessed— Planning Notes Salt and Light and Righteousness Abounding — Planning Notes This, Not That — Planning Notes And Now Your Reward — Planning Notes Shine! — Planning Notes