January 12th Worship Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, January 12, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Baptism of The Lord

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”……….UMH 139

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: We hear God’s voice.
All: It thunders through creation.
Leader: God’s voice is strong.
All: It shatters the cedars of Lebanon.
Leader: God is still speaking.
All: Calling out our names.
Leader: Listen for God.
All: God calls us beloved.

*Gloria Patri………………………UMH 70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Wade in the Water”…………………..TFWS 2107

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Standing on the Promises”……………UMH 374

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 29……………………..……………………………….Page 438
The Epistle Reading
Acts 8:14-17……………………………………………..Page 892
*Gospel Reading
Luke 3:15-22…………………………………………..…Page 834

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Remember Your Baptism”

Reaffirming of our Baptismal Covenant……………..UMH 50

Prayer

Hymn
”When Jesus Came to Jordan”…………UMH 252

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated