In his compassion
seeing them empty
sharing the flame
life, Pentecost
His touch transferring
one lamp to another
sharing the power with them
their joy restored
a flame burning brighter
sharing the fire
offering the Spirit to them
joining the Pentecost fire
January 9, 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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Monday, January 09, 2012
Sharing the flame
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