Thursday, January 17, 2013

Through water God gives life


Through water
through the struggles
through the maelstrom of life
through our giving up
our sense of control
refining us with fire
through water God gives us life


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January 17, 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
by Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 13, 2013
Baptism of the Lord Sunday



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