CHURCH STARTS AT 12 NOON IN 2026

Hello 26th ward family! I hope you had an enjoyable holiday season. As we begin a new year, I like to think about the opportunities for fresh starts and becoming better. The Old Testament teaches us that God is a God of covenants and new beginnings. Over and over, the Lord invites His people to remember Him, repent, and move forward with hope.

One powerful example is found in Isaiah, who testified of the coming of Jesus Christ long before He was born. Isaiah spoke of a Savior who would bring light to those who walked in darkness. That same Savior is Jesus Christ, and He is the light that guides us into this new year.

Just as the Lord renewed His promises with His people in the Old Testament, He invites each of us to renew our commitment to follow Christ today. Through Him, we can leave behind the mistakes of the past and move forward with faith, peace, and joy.

As a bishopric, we invite you to start this year by turning to the Savior through prayer, scripture study, and keeping your covenants. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and He will walk with us throughout the year ahead.

⁃ Brother DeJesus

Presiding: Bishop Finlinson

Conducting: Ryan DeJesus

Music Director: Angie Hartung

Organist: Lori Serr

Announcements

Opening Hymn: #85 "How Firm a Foundation"

Opening Prayer: Juli Erekson

Ward Business

Sacrament Hymn: #170 "God, Our Father, Hear Us Pray"

Administration of the Sacrament

Speaker: Bishop Finlinson

Musical Number by the Choir: "The Lord is My Shepherd" (Psalm 23), directed by Wendy Houtz and accompanied by Pam Tippetts

Speaker: President Flake                  

Closing Hymn: Vocal Duet performed by Ada Dyer and Lily Fluckiger

#1040 “His Voice As the Sound," accompanied by Pam Tippetts 

The congregation will join in on the 3rd verse with the organ.

Closing Prayer: Zacary Erekson