Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 18, 2026

We at OSLC are pleased to provide this service. The color for the day has changed to green (the color for the Sundays After Epiphany). Color: Green Prelude Bells Opening Hymn: 794 “The Lord, My God, Be Praised” Liturgy: DS III Collect of the Day Old Testament: Isaiah 49:1–7 Gradual: Psalm 107:20–21 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:1–9 Gospel: John 1:29–42 Hymn of the Day: 724: “If God Himself, Be For Me” versus 1-4 Text Focus: John 1: 33. “I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, 'He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ Offertory Distribution Hymn: 724: “If God Himself, Be For Me” versus 4- 8 Recessional Hymn: 724: “If God Himself, Be For Me” versus 9-10 We thank Concordia Publishing House (CPH) for this temporary promotional license during this time of crisis. https://music.cph.org/lutheran-servic... During the COVID19 virus outbreak we encourage everyone to stay safe. We hope that this reaches our brothers and sisters in Christ. We furthermore wish to share the hope that we have in Christ. CPH has extended this license to OSLC, and we are very grateful. Our license number is LSBL 100011895. Also, Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI / http://us.ccli.com ) has given us a streaming license, CCLI CSPL047757. This license shows that the authors and copyright holders have graciously given us their permission to put these materials in our live stream and post-edited material. Visit us online, and when this COVID quarantine is over, visit us in person. OSLC can be found on the web at https://www.oslc-rc.org. OSLC can be found on Facebook at:   / oslcrc   The audio and text of the scripture readings and sermon can be found on our web site at http://www.oslc-rc.org/sermons Legal Credits: Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible This translation of the Bible may be found at these fine retailers: Apple Books. https://books.apple.com/us/book/esv-c... Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ESV-Study-Bibl...