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January 12, 2025                   Baptism of the Lord                             10:30 A. M.

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Prelude                                                                              Lighting of the Candles

Opening Scripture Sentences: From Isaiah 43:1, This is what the Lord says --“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” From Luke 3:21-22, And as Jesus was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”.

*Opening Prayer                                                                                            Pastor         

*Call to Worship                                                                                       Psalm 29 Leader: Honor the Lord for his glory and strength. Honor the Lord for the glory

           of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.

All: The voice of the Lord echoes above the sea. The God of glory thunders. The Lord thunders over the mighty sea.

Leader: The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic.
The voice of the Lord splits the mighty cedars.

All: The voice of the Lord strikes with bolts of lightning. The voice of the Lord makes the barren wilderness quake. The voice of the Lord twists mighty oaks and strips the forests bare.

Leader: In his Temple everyone shouts, “Glory!” The Lord rules over the floodwaters. The Lord reigns as king forever.

All: The Lord gives his people strength.  The Lord blesses them with peace.

*The Hymn                             To God Be the Glory                                      No. 79

                                                         (All Verses)

Call to Confession   

Unison Prayer of Confession                                       

Gracious and merciful God, forgive our fears, our self-interest, and our prideful choices. Although the fires of your Spirit burn bright, we fear we may be consumed or overwhelmed if we commit to you all we have and all we are. We retreat to safe places where we hope to avoid challenges, conflicts, and uncertainty. When we shrink from risks, we miss much that enriches life with you. Free us for daring service to your kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Silent Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon                                                                                Pastor

In Christ, God has redeemed us, claimed us, and called us by name. We have an eternal assurance of relationship with the God whom we can trust in life and death. He gives us strength and blesses us with peace. Praise the Lord!

*Hymn of the Month                  Seek Ye First                                           No. 615

                                                      (Sing Twice)                                                                                                                               

Our Giving to the Lord                                                                                             Pastor

God has gathered us from East and West, from North and South, to offer our best in worship and praise. Now we bring the fruits of our labor as an offering of thanks. May our generosity aspire to match the lavish gifts we have received from God’s hand.

*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer

*The Hymn                       Come, Thou Almighty King                                 No. 88

                                                       (All Verses)

Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer                                 Pastor

          Followed by The Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Scripture Reading                                                    Isaiah 43:1-7

New Testament Scripture Reading                                       Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

          Leader:  This is the Holy Word of the Lord. 

           People:  Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.

Sermon                        “Did You Hear What God Said?”     Rev. Cindy Barton

*The Hymn                     The Light of the World Is Jesus                          No. 373

                                                        (All Verses)

*Benediction

*Retrieval of the Light

Leader:  The Peace of Christ be with you.                                        People:  And also with you.

*Postlude