January 14, 2024
Baptism of the Lord
January 14, 2024 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Gathering:
Baptized in Water arr. Michael Saward
Words may be found in TFWS# 2248
Prelude
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing arr. Jason Tonioli
Welcome
Call to Worship
The voice of God calls to us! Are you listening?
Speak, Lord, your servants are listening.
The hands of God beckon us! Are you paying attention?
Show us, Lord, your servants are paying attention.
The love of God asks us—are you ready to follow?
Guide us, Lord, and we will follow.
Come, let us worship the God whose love never stops calling us to follow.
Thanks be to God! Amen. +
Hymn
God of the Sparrow God of the Whale UMH# 122
Children’s Message
Readings from the Gospels
Joys and Concerns and Prayers with The Lord’s Prayer
UMH# 895
Solo
Wade in the Water arr. Mark Hayes
Reading from the Old Testament
1 Samuel 3:1-18
Sermon
Baptism of Repentance | Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Baptismal Vows in the United Methodist Church
Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon
God is still active in the world today. God is still calling and changing those who are willing. Know without doubt the Lord of all loves you and has use of you in this world. In the name of Jesus Christ you are forgiven and made new.
In the name of Jesus Christ we are forgiven and made new. Thanks be to God.
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
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Gloria Patri UMH# 70
Hymn
Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters UMH# 605
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
When Jesus Came to Jordan arr. Leonora Handy
Announcements
Connie Kramer
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Pianist: Patty Higgins
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