light the flame of peace

no more war, peace
the justice of God
washing over the earth
changing hearts
afire, within
transformed by his example
the Spirit burning
light the flame of peace
burning away the refuse
the false idols
consuming all else
leaving love alone


January 12, 2012
Worship Theme – “Water and Spirit”
Mark 1:4-11 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
Genesis 1:1-5 Common English Bible (CEB)
Acts 19:1-7 Common English Bible (CEB)
Call to Worship (Psalm 29:1-4 NRSV Bible)
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (Psalm 29))
Reaffirmation of Baptismal Covenant
hymn, “When Jesus came to Jordan”, UMH #252
Matthew 3:13-17
Luke 3:21-22
Mark 1:9-11
and sermon, “Water and Baptism”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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A Handmaiden of the Lord
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Suncook United Methodist Church
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Suncook, NH
First Sunday after Epiphany/Baptism of the Lord Sunday
January 8, 2012

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