Water

drenched in the Spirit

the loving water of God

cleaned by the water

the blood of Christ

washed by the water

the breath of God

healed by the cleansing

the tears of the Christ

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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”

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

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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