Epiphany 2
Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-34, John 1:35-42
Bulletin Aid

First Lesson: Isaiah 49:1-7

Theme: God's love is like that of a husband for his bride

Call To Worship
Pastor: When Jesus was anointed to be God's Servant, he was sent not as Savior of the Jews only.
People: His was a worldwide mission, that "salvation may reach to the end of the earth."
Pastor: Our Lord continues his mission through his church. We are to carry his message of salvation to all parts of the world.
People: We are servants of God's Servant. May we be faithful in telling our world the good news.

Collect
O God, our loving Father, who sent your Son into our world with a mission to bring all humanity into your salvation: Undergird your church to continue that mission in today's world; that none may be without the opportunity of hearing your word. We pray through Christ our Lord.…

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