Order of Service – 18th January 2026

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Brougham Place Uniting Church
Kardlayirdi Karnungga
A Light on the Hill

January 18, 2026
Preacher: Emelia Haskey with Panel
Epiphany 2. Green.

Welcome to Brougham Place Uniting Church.

We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional carers of the land on which our church is built.

As you wait for worship to begin, please turn your phone to silent.

Prelude

Welcome and Acknowledgment of Country

Naa marni? (Are you all good?)
Marni Ai! (Good I am)

Lighting of the Candles

As we light the candles, we are reminded with joy that the light of Christ has come into the world.

Call to Worship

Opening Prayer

Creator God,
as we gather together,
may we remember all the times you have set our feet upon the rock.
May we rejoice in the glories of each new day.
May we sing a song of your faithfulness.

Creator God,
as we gather this morning,
may we bring our heartaches to lay at your feet.
May we be gentle with tender hearts and bruised egos.
May we share your love and mercy with all those you have sent along our path.

Creator God,
may your glory and righteousness be known through us,
today and every day.
Amen.

We sing: Gather Us In

Together in Song 474

Here in this place new light is streaming,
now is the darkness vanished away,
see, in this space, our fears and our dreamings,
brought here to you in the light of this day.

Gather us in, the lost and forsaken;

gather us in, the blind and the lame;

call to us now, and we shall awaken,

we shall arise at the sound of our name.

We are the young, our lives are a mystery;
we are the old, who yearn for your face;
we have been sung throughout all of history,
called to be light to the whole human race.

Gather us in, the rich and the haughty;

gather us in, the proud and the strong;

give us a heart so meek and so lowly,

give us the courage to enter the song.

Not in the dark of buildings confining,
not in some heaven light years away,
but here in this space, the new light is shining,
now is the kingdom, now is the day.

Gather us in, and hold us forever;

gather us in, and make us your own;

gather us in, all peoples together,

fire of love in our flesh and our bone.

Prayer of Confession

Gracious God,
let us take a moment to reflect on things we could have done better.

Time for silent contemplation

For all the things that have been spoken from our hearts,
we ask your mercy.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Words of Grace

Scripture tells us that as far as the east is from the west, so far have our sins been removed.
May the peace that passes understanding be with you today and always.
Amen.

Passing of the Peace

The peace of our God be with you.
And also with you.

Community News and Notices

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Children’s Time (Exploring the Theme)

Children and Young People may go downstairs for Sunday School and Youth. Parents, you are welcome to join your child in Sunday School if you feel your child may need your assistance. Alternatively, you may wish for your child to remain with you for the duration of worship. Activity packs are available at the entrances.

We sing: Be Thou My Vision

Be Thou my vision O Lord of my heart.
Not be all else to me save that Thou art.
Thou my best thought by day or by night
Waking or sleeping my treasure Thou art.
Be Thou my wisdom and Thou my true word
I ever with Thee and Thou with me Lord
Thou my redeemer my love Thou hast won
Thou in my dwelling and I with Thee one.
Riches I heed not nor vain empty praise
Thou mine inheritance now and always
Thou and Thou only first in my heart
Great God of heaven my treasure Thou art
Great God of heaven my victory won
Now I reach heaven’s joys O bright heaven’s sun
Heart of my own heart whatever be fall
Still be my vision O ruler of all.

Scripture Readings: Isaiah 49:1–3 and John 1:29–42

Isaiah 49:1–3 (CEV)

Everyone, listen,

even you foreign nations
across the sea.

The Lord chose me

and gave me a name
before I was born.

He made my words pierce

like a sharp sword
or a pointed arrow;

he kept me safely hidden
in the palm of his hand.

The Lord said to me,
“Israel, you are my servant;

and because of you
I will be highly honored.”

John 1:29–42 (CEV)

The next day, John saw Jesus coming toward him and said:

Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! He is the one I told you about when I said, “Someone else will come, who is greater than I am, because he was alive before I was born.” I didn’t know who he was. But I came to baptize you with water, so that everyone in Israel would see him.

I was there and saw the Spirit come down on him like a dove from heaven. And the Spirit stayed on him. Before this I didn’t know who he was. But the one who sent me to baptize with water had told me, “You will see the Spirit come down and stay on someone. Then you will know that he is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.” I saw this happen, and I tell you that he is the Son of God.

The next day, John was there again, and two of his followers were with him. When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Here is the Lamb of God!” John’s two followers heard him, and they went with Jesus.

When Jesus turned and saw them, he asked, “What do you want?”

They answered, “Rabbi, where do you live?” The Hebrew word “Rabbi” means “Teacher.”

Jesus replied, “Come and see!” It was already about four o’clock in the afternoon when they went with him and saw where he lived. So they stayed on for the rest of the day.

One of the two men who had heard John and had gone with Jesus was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter. The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother and tell him, “We have found the Messiah!” The Hebrew word “Messiah” means the same as the Greek word “Christ.”

Andrew brought his brother to Jesus. And when Jesus saw him, he said, “Simon son of John, you will be called Cephas.” This name can be translated as “Peter.”

From this shines forth the Word of God.
Thanks be to God.

Message: What Sustains Your Faith?

We sing: Because We Bear Your Name

Together in Song 686

Lord Jesus, we belong to you,
you live in us, we live in you;
we live and work for you –
because we bear your name.
Help us receive each other, Lord,
for you receive the least of us
and come to us in them –
because we bear your name.
Bless those who give us any gift
because they know that we are yours;
reward them with your grace –
because we bear your name.
Let us acknowledge those as friends
who use your name to right a wrong,
but have not joined us yet –
because we bear your name.
Let nothing that we do or say
offend the weak so that they fall
and lose their faith in you –
because we bear your name.
Keep us from missing out on life;
give hands that help; and single sight,
and feet that walk your way –
because we bear your name.
You are the salt that cleanses us,
so clean us out, and make us fit
for common life with you –
because we bear your name.

Prayers of the People

The Lord’s Prayer

And now with the confidence of the children of God, let us pray the prayer Jesus taught us saying…

Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be Your name,

your Kingdom come,

your will be done,

on earth as in Heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins,

as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial

and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours

now and forever. Amen.

Offering

To give electronically please go to bpuc.org/give

Alternatively, there is an offering bowl near the lectern on the left-hand side as you exit the church.

Offering Prayer

We give thanks for these gifts and dedicate them to your work in this place.
In Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen

Sending Forth and Benediction

We sing: May The Feet of God Walk With You

May the feet of God walk with you,

and his hand hold you tight.

May the eye of God rest on you,

and his ear hear your cry.

May the smile of God be for you,

and his breath give you life.

May the Child of God grow in you,

and his love bring you home.

Postlude

Come and share morning tea together, in the basement. There are stairs behind the organ and a ramp between the church and the car park. All are welcome!

Thank you for joining us for worship!
If you would like to get in touch or request a prayer, please make use of the Contact Cards in the pews and next to the Offering Bowl. Alternately, you can email our Minister, Rev Linda Driver: lindad@bpuc.org

This service has been prepared with assistance from

Liturgy, Learning, & (Purposeful) Life (L3)
Dr Michelle Eastwood
© 2025, Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of South Australia

Scripture quotations marked (CEV) are from the Contemporary English Version Copyright © 1991, 1992, 1995 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.

Congregation Hymns:

Gather Us In.
Together in Song 474.
Marty Haugen.© 1982 GIA Publications.

Be Thou My Vision
Melody: Together in Song 547
Gaelic c.8th cent.
Words from Chalice Hymnal, hymn 595, Eleanor Hull.

Because we bear your name
Words © J. W. Kleinig
John Wilfred Kleinig 1942-
All rights reserved.

May The Feet Of God Walk With You
Words © A.W Podlich 1946-. All rights reserved.