God created the dry land

out of the water, chaos

the rolling, boiling sea

God created the dry land

taming the surf

held within their boundaries

water to nourish the earth

out of the water, chaos

according to God’s plan

the dry ground appearing

the seas and the land

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January 18, 2013

Baptism of the Lord Sunday

Luke 3:15-17 (Common English Bible)

Luke 3:21-22 (The Message Bible)

Isaiah 43:1-7 (God’s Word Bible)

Acts 8:14-17 (God’s Word Bible)

Worship Theme: “The Holy Spirit and Our Baptism”

Call to Worship

Congregational Collect (Lectionary Worship Aids / Series IX, Cycle C © 2013)

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD © 2031, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22)

and sermon – “God’s Grace Through Water”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/01/sermon-grace-through-water-by-pastor.html

video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZbvQZ8TXe8

by Pastor Ruth Foss

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http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com

A Handmaiden of the Lord

http://pastorruth.posterous.com

http://www.suncookumc.org

Suncook United Methodist Church

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Suncook, NH

January 13, 2013

Baptism of the Lord Sunday

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