Friday, January 18, 2013

Through water we are claimed


Through water we are claimed
pulled from the depths
held in the blessing
brought back to life
Through water we are claimed
as beloved children of God
marked by the Spirit
Christ is our reward


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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
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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