ANNOUNCEMENTS

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CALL TO WORSHIP

The glory of God has now appeared
     through Christ our light, in flesh.
The reign of God has now arrived
     through Christ our king, our eternal ruler.
The mystery of God has been revealed
     through Christ our peace, ever reconciling.
With the stars to lead us and the magi to teach us,
     we come, bringing our gifts to worship God. Amen.

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HYMN #465       “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”       (Click HERE for Hymn Words)

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION​

     We are incredibly stubborn, O Lord. We have entered the season in which Your Light has been given to the world, your blessings have been poured out on the world, and yet all we can think about is our own problems, our own needs, our own desires. Help us to desire you, Lord. Help us to yearn for your presence. Pour your baptismal waters over us again, cleansing us from our self-pity and arrogance. Nourish and heal us so that we may joyfully serve you. Wash away our jealousy, greed, and all negative thoughts and behaviors that stand in the way of our truly being the people you have called us to be. Again let us receive the blessings offered in creation, in the birth and baptism of Jesus, and in the ministry of the saints of light.We ask this in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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ASSURANCE OF PARDON

The one who calls us to this place calls us to reconciliation through grace. God will not deny a repentant heart or an open spirit.
Know that you are forgiven and walk in the new way that is made known to you in God's love.

     Amen

 

SCRIPTURE       Psalm 29 (page 621)

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GOSPEL       Luke 3:15-17, 21-11 (page 73)

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SERMON       "What Baptism, Really?"​​​​​

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD'S PRAYER

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HYMN #265       "Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun"       (Click HERE for Hymn Words)

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CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

 

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

The God who calls us is the God who created us;

     Believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.  And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.  I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

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List of Concerns HERE

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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS!

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