January 19, 2025

The Pace of Prophecy

Fuel up, beloved! It’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday and just before the inauguration, we ask: how long does it take for justice to come? Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. asked the very same question in Montgomery, Alabama on March 25, 1965. Come hear his answer then, and how it might give us hope now.

Program for children and youth: Programming for PreK - 5th grades is at 9:30 and 11 AM. Children begin in Sanctuary (main level). Grades 6 and up meet at 6 PM.

Prelude: John O’Neill

Welcome: Wim Sweldens, Worship Associate

Chalice Lighting: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Lead Ministry Team

Hymn #118 This Little Light of Mine

TFAA: The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander with Julia Currie Miller and Dr. Tuli Patel

Candlelighting: Allyson Murphy and Cathy Menendez, Beacon Chaplains

Excerpt from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s words in Montgomery, Alabama on March 25, 1965

Hymn #199 Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Homily: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Song: We Shall Not Be Moved

Testimony: Janice Hartman, Beacon Member

Offertory: MLK by U2; Rosena Hill Jackson and John O’Neill

Homily: Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper

Hymn #169 We Shall Overcome

Benediction: Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper

Postlude:

With special thanks to all the volunteers and staff who made today possible including:

Worship Lead: Rev, Dr. Robin Tanner

Music: John O’Neill and Rosena Hill Jackson

Live Stream Technician: Lux Chakrapani

Audio Tech: Tejas Chakrapani

Worship Associate: Wim Sweldens

Board Greeter: Ellie Muska and Kathleen Grant

Welcome Team: Marty Rothfelder, Ron Schneider and Jean Crichton

Virtual Usher: Pablo Vazquez, Intern Minister

Social Hour Host: Sasha Torres

Chaplain: Allyson Murphy and Cathy Menendez