Through water we are adopted

estranged from God

by the sins, our lives

held, set apart

trapped in the world

through water we are adopted

into the family of God

dying in the waters

in rising we are restored

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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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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965

Suncook, NH

January 13, 2013

Baptism of the Lord Sunday

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