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GREETINGS FROM WORSHIP PLANNERS – SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026

A ZOOM SERVICE

CCP’S ANNUAL MEETING FOLLOWS DIRECTLY AFTER CHURCH

Matthew 5:1-12 and Micah 6

The 10 “Blesseds” of the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 offer a positive recipe for better living. Instead of telling the people they’ll be damned if they don’t do something, Beatitudes tell them they’ll be “blessed” if they do!

The (lesser) OT Prophet Micah (8th Century BCE) delivers messages against social injustice, corrupt leadership, and idolatry while offering people hope for future restoration and salvation.

Micah indicts Israel’s kings and prophets for misuse of power and for failing to lead Israel toward justice. From Micah 6 comes this passage:

  Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.

Be with us on Zoom at 4 pm as Rev. Carl Hilton VanOsdall looks at these texts and reminds us they were both written to a people struggling under pressures of oppression. Would that we as a country were guided by the “blesseds” than by the energy and principles that motivate many of our leaders.

Tom Jones is our musician. Zoom links are found in your Sunday morning email.

Stay with us after the service as Carl presides over CCP’s Annual Meeting. We’ll hear committee reports and celebrate our vibrant church community as we lean into 2026.