January 7, 2024

January 7, 2024 - Baptism of Our Lord Sunday

Pastor: Rev. Benjamin Travis

Organist: Patrick Bier, Minister of Music

Special Music Minister: Kris Barnes

Call To Worship

Welcome & Announcements

Prelude-To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord (Stephen Rosebrock)

Confession & Forgiveness (pg 94)

Gathering Song - "Christ When For Us You Were Baptized" #304

Apostolic Greeting & Kyrie (pg 98)

Hymn of Praise 

Prayer of the Day

Holy God, creator of light and giver of goodness, your voice moves over the waters. Immerse us in your grace, and transform us by your Spirit, that we may follow after your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

First Lesson - Genesis 1:1-5

Responsive Reading - Psalm 29

Second Lesson - Acts 19:1-7

Children's Sermon

Gospel Acclimation (pg 102)

Gospel Reading

Pastor: The holy gospel according to Mark.

Response: Glory to you, O Lord.

Scripture - Mark 1:4-11

Pastor:  ...The gospel of the Lord.

Response: Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon

Hymn of the Day - "When Jesus Came to Jordan" #305

Apostle's Creed (pg 105)

Prayers of Intercession

Sharing of the Peace

Offertory-The Only Son From Heaven (Kevin Hildebrand)

The Great Thanksgiving (pg 107)

Sanctus

Eucharistic Prayer

Lord's Prayer

Agnus Dei

Table Blessing

Post Communion Hymn-"Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise" #207

Post Communion Prayer (pg 114)

Blessing

Sending Song-"O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright" #308

Dismissal of the Congregation (pg 115)

Postlude-Break Forth, Ye Heavens! (Edward Broughton)

Thank you for worshiping with us today.