Order of Worship, Grafton Community Church, 02-15-26 FINAL
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Time: Meeting – 9:45 a.m. February 15, 2026
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Order of Worship, Grafton Community Church, 02-15-26 — Transfiguration Sunday —
Prelude — Musician Amy Cann
As the Spirit moves me on this Sunday. — Amy
Welcome and Announcements (Linda Robertson, Council Chair)
No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!
*Please observe a moment of silence; so we may each offer our prayers and praise to Creator, Christ & Holy Spirit.
*Hymn #22 “All Creatures of Our God & King”
1 All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing
Alleluia, Alleluia!
O burning sun with golden beam, O silver moon with softer gleam:
[Refrain]
O praise God, O praise God, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
2 O rushing wind with voice so strong, you clouds that sail in heav'n along,
O praise God, Alleluia!
O rising morn, in praise rejoice, you lights of evening find a voice:
[Refrain]
3 O flowing water, pure and clear, make music for your God to hear,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
O blazing fire who lights the night, providing warmth, enhancing sight,
[Refrain]
4 And all forgiven tender hearts, forgiving others, take your part,
sing praises, alleluia!
You who long pain and sorrow bear, praise God, who knows your ev'ry care.
[Refrain]
* Call to Worship (from “Prayers for the World & Its People,” Iona Abbey Worship Book)
One: Believing that God made and loves the world,
Many: we gather.
One: That it may be reshaped to fulfill God’s purposes,
Many: we pray.
One: To seek a wisdom deeper than our own thinking,
Many: we listen.
One: To honor God who gave us voice,
Many: we worship.
* Unison Prayer
Lord God, our Creator and Sustainer, we come here today because we want to KNOW You, not just ABOUT You. Help us to FEEL Your presence here today—for here we are, Lord, ready to ENCOUNTER You among us, not just during worship, but in our everyday lives. Amen.
*Response: (Hymn #22, Verse 4)
And all forgiven tender hearts, forgiving others, take your part,
sing praises, alleluia!
You who long pain and sorrow bear, praise God, who knows your ev'ry care.
[Refrain]
O praise God, O praise God, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Scripture:
Psalm 99: 1-5
The LORD is king; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake!
The LORD is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples.
Let them praise your great and awesome name. Holy is he!
Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Extol the LORD our God; worship at his footstool. Holy is he!
Matthew 17: 1-9
Six days later, [after revealing to his closest disciples that he was the Messiah,] Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves.
And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became bright as light.
Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him.
Then Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will set up three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!"
When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear.
But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Get up and do not be afraid."
And when they raised their eyes, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone.
As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, "Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead."
*Hymn #182 “Transform Us” ©
1 Transform us as you, transfigured, stood apart on Tabor's height.
Lead us up our sacred mountains, search us with revealing light.
Lift us from where we have fallen, full of questions, filled with fright.
2 Transform us as you, transfigured, once spoke with those holy ones.
We, surrounded by the witness of those saints whose work is done,
Live in this world as your Body, chosen daughters, chosen sons.
3 Transform us as you, transfigured, would not stay within a shrine.
Keep us from our great temptation time and truth we quickly bind.
Lead us down those daily pathways where our love is not confined.
Reflection: “ Filled with Light ” Pastor C.J. King
Synopsis:. The traditional interpretation of the Transfiguration is that God was indicating that Jesus is the Messiah. What if Jesus was also revealing what his disciples could be?
*Hymn “We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding”
Words and music on page 4 in Music Notes.
All lyrics © 1995 Chalice Press
Used by Permission. CCLI License #21383697
Offerings of the People
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Offertory: —Musician Amy Cann
As the Spirit moves me on this Sunday. — Amy
Response: Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise God all creatures here below – Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God above the source of gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts.
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit – Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Offertory Prayer of Dedication
The Benediction & 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory,
For ever and ever. Amen.
Postlude: — Musician Amy Cann
As the Spirit moves me on this Sunday. — Amy
Please greet your neighbors on Zoom or at a “Safe Social Distance” in the sanctuary, as the postlude ends. On Zoom unmute your mikes, share greetings and the peace of this virtual space.
Masks are optional but available in the sanctuary for those with health concerns,
Music Notes
Grafton Prayer List:
Our Planet Earth * Immigrants experiencing or facing detention or deportation in their loneliness and fear *Transgender people and their families *Those enduring times of stress *Those with PTSD & their families *Beloved pets of Grafton *Mary Karam, & the Humes family *Arlene & Ron Carey *Gaelle McLoud *The Rowley family *Carol Bason *Arthur Park *Nancy Merrill *Dick Warren *Cecile Fisher Smith *Dennis Scharback *Todd Baker (Pastor Watson’s friend) *Linda Preziosi *Christine Tattersall *Gayle Arbuckle *Jim Webb (Angela Moulton’s Father) *Karen Hunt *David Lambert *Sophie Field *Irene Rice *Max Brown *Dick Desrochers *Ben Williams (Pastor King’s husband) *Patricia Donatelli *Lorrie Young *Sherry Brown & Family *Ed Gruelich *Flo & Tim Bosch *Ross Ludeman *The Olsson families.
Those Who Have Lost Loved Ones
*Irene Rice & family *Family & friends of Liam Parker (Michele Chickering’s son) *Family & friends of Jerry Goldlust (Christine Tattersall’s close friend) *Family & friends of Bob Wright *Family & friends of Barbara Andrews (Meg Gonzalez’ mom) *Family & friends of Bob Haseltine *Family & friends of Donald F.M. Bolton *Family & friends of Denize Schemm *Family & friends of Helen Lanoie (mother of Andre Lanoie) * Family & friends of Bernard “Pete” Haley *Family & friends of Donna Rice *Family & friends of Galen Pinkham *Family & friends of Susan Lathrop *Family & friends of David James Smith (Cecile Smith’s brother in law) *Family & friends of David Fischmann (partner of Katherine Brown) *Family & friends of Estelle Pieth *Family & friends of Dave Robinson *Family & friends of Debbie Wright *Family & friends of Stephan Fitzsimmons (Caidin Domeracki’s grandfather) *Family & friends of Norm Robertson *Family & friends of Ginger Ludeman *Family & friends of John Howard (Mary H Hall's uncle) *Family & Friends of Lisa Cashetto (Lorrie Young’s sister-in-law)
Extended Care:
*Dottie Royal, Bromley Manor, 2595 Depot St., Manchester, VT 05255
*Addie Hall Vogel. Equinox Village, 49 Maple St. Manchester, VT 05255
*Judy & Chuck Dickinson, Equinox Village, 49 Maple St. Manchester, VT 05255
*Rev. Catherine Cadieux, Sterling House, 33 Atkinson Street, Bellows Falls VT 05101
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