through water - 3

through water we are given new life

through water, we die to self

rising from the dead

baptized with the Lord

marked by the hand of God

washed by Christ’s blood

through the water we rise

to carry on Christ’s work

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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.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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