Second Sunday after Epiphany, Revised Common Lectionary Year A. What is the cost of discipleship? John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus’ coming; he was later beheaded for challenging Herod (Matthew 14). Andrew and Simon (Peter) were the first disciples called by Jesus (John 1); according to early church tradition, they were both crucified. Readers: So Jung Kim and Barry Ensign-George. Musicians: Meg Flannagan and Phillip Morgan. Music: "Jesus Calls Us" and "Jesus, Be with Us."
