Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, January 7, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Baptism of the Lord
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”We Three Kings”..….………….UMH 254
Prelude
*Processional
In this place, among these people
God is worshipped, God is praised.
We have seen the signs and wonders;
The lost are found here, the dead are raised.
We are living the Gospel story;
lives are changed, and mountains moved.
Won’t you come and work among us?
You are welcomed, you are loved.
*Call to Worship
Leader: In the beginning….
All: God.
Leader: In the beginning….
All: God’s Spirit.
Leader: In the beginning….
All: God’s Word.
Leader: In the beginning….
All: God’s Light.
Leader: In the beginning….
All: A new day.
Leader: A new beginning for every day.
All: God’s gift of creation.
*Gloria Patri…………………………………….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”When Jesus Came to Jordan”………………UMH 252
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………….………………………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Wade in the Water”…………………..TFWS 2107
Sharing of the Word
Epistle Reading
Acts 19:1-7……………………………………………………Page 903
*Gospel Reading
Mark 1:4-11…….……………….……………..……………..…Page 812
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Baptism Is One Of Two Sacraments”
Renewing our Baptism……………………………………UMH 50
Communion
Prayer
*Hymn
”Shall We Gather at the River”……………UMH 723
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Diana Hicks
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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