Pine River United Methodist Church
January 18, 2026 10:30 a.m.
*please stand if you are able
SPECIAL MUSIC: “Open My Eyes, That I May See” Jody Wilson
RINGING OF THE BELL
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND JOYS AND CONCERNS
*HYMN # 89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
*Call to Worship
Leader: Lord of light and hope, be with us this day as we have gathered to hear your word. Help us open our hearts to the commandments to love, even when loving is difficult. Give us the courage to be people who will commit their whole lives in your service. For we ask this in Jesus’ name: Which commandment in the law is greatest?
All: Love your God.
Leader: And the second?
All: Love your neighbor as yourself.
Leader: Love with all your heart. Love with all your soul. Love with all your mind. Love with all your strength.
All: On these commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Blessed are those whose delight is in the law of our God. Let us worship!
*HYMN Faith We Sing #2152 Change My Heart, O God
*Unison Prayer
Lord of light and hope, be with us this day as we have gathered to hear your word. Help us open our hearts to the commandments to love, even when loving is difficult. Give us the courage to be people who will commit their whole lives in your service. For we ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN.
HYMN Faith We Sing #2068 I Love You, Lord sing twice
SCRIPTURE LESSONS:
Matthew 22:37-40 page 28 in NT of Pew Bible
37 He said to him, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
Psalm 119:129-136 page 547 in OT of Pew Bible
Your decrees are wonderful;
therefore my soul keeps them.
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;
it imparts understanding to the simple.
131 With open mouth I pant,
because I long for your commandments.
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me,
as is your custom toward those who love your name.
133 Keep my steps steady according to your promise,
and never let iniquity have dominion over me.
134 Redeem me from human oppression,
that I may keep your precepts.
135 Make your face shine upon your servant,
and teach me your statutes.
136 My eyes shed streams of tears
because your law is not kept.
Romans 13:8-10 page 153 in NT of Pew Bible
8 Owe no one anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; you shall not murder; you shall not steal; you shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Praise be to God.
HYMN #451 Be Thou My Vision verses 1,2
MESSAGE “Rooted in Jesus–The Great Commandment” Pastor Jen Matthees
SPECIAL MUSIC: “Thy Word” Jody Wilson
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
SILENT PRAYER
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*HYMN #402 Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
*BENEDICTION
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Announcements:
Tuesday, January 20: 10:00 a.m. Coffee at Lifehouse
Sunday, January 25: 10:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
10:30 a.m. Worship
Church Office Hours:
Tuesday 8:00 – Noon, 1:00 –3:00 p.m.
Thursday and Friday 8:00 – 12:30 p.m
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For prayer requests please contact the church office: prmethodist@gmail.com OR 218-587-4091.
The beginning of each month we will be starting a new prayer list. If you want continued prayers for a loved one, please contact church office.
GOD HEARS AND ANSWERS OUR PRAYERS
Behold my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen, in whom my soul delights;
I have put my Spirit upon him,
he will bring forth justice to the nations.
Isaiah 42:1 RSV
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