January 4, 2026: Second Sunday of Christmas

Sermon Title: “The Good Father” Pastor Annie Parker

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Service Details

YouTube Channel: Worship will be live streamed on the First Presbyterian Church of Salem, Ohio YouTube channel:
FPCSALEM YouTube Channel

Note on Worship:

• Today’s service features the Ordination and Installation of Deacons and Elders.
• Next Sunday, January 11, we will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.

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Scripture and Hymns

Bible Readings (NRSVue):

• Jeremiah 31:7-14
• John 1:10-19

Hymns:

• Born in the Night, Mary’s Child (Hymn 30)
• Gather Us In (Hymn 2236, Sing the Faith)
• There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy (Hymn 298)

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Ordination and Installation

Today we recognize those called by God and this congregation to lead and serve:

• Ruling Elders (Installation): Fred Denton, Bill Penfold, and Mark Smith.
• Deacons (Ordination & Installation): Jan Cox.
• Deacons (Installation): Brenda Bradley, Lu Ann Cole, Barb Fennema, Ellen Matiscik, and Sandra Quinn.

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