The Baptism of Jesus
Prelude
Call to Worship
One: We gather in the name of Jesus,
All: who invites us to a new and abundant way of living.
One: The Spirit of Christ is in our midst,
All: prodding us to keep moving along the road of faith.
One: Arise, shine,
All: for our light has come!
Hymn #183 Christ, when for us you were baptised
Welcome, Gathering Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Assurance of God’s Grace
Peace Invocation: Shalom
May the peace of the Lord be with you
At home and in your heart
Shalom with you abide
Through the day and night
Every day of your life
Fun with the Young at Heart
Musical Reflection: Prelude in F Sharp Major, BWV 882 (J.S. Bach)
Performed by Sophie Kim
Scripture: Mark 1:4-11
Wondering about…Water, Baptism & Transformation
Featuring a video presentation from House of Friendship
Musical Reflection: Feeling Good (Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley)
Performed by Mary-Catherine Pazzano
Life and Ministry of Knox Waterloo
Presentation of our offering
Offerings may be given in prayer and service and with financial gifts…
Ways to Give to Knox
Invitation to Offering
Offertory Hymn: #174 Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness
Doxology: Lord of All Good (Louis Bourgeois, Albert F. Bayly, from Sing the Journey #60)
Lord of all good, our gifts we bring to you
Use them your holy purpose to fulfill
Tokens of love and pledges brought anew
That our whole life is offered to your will
Lord of all good, our gifts we bring to you
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Hope
Response:
One: Give strength, O God,
All: And bless us with peace.
Hymn #743 Lead on eternal Sovereign
Benediction
Sending Song Walk with me
Walk with me
I will walk with you
And build the land
that God has planned
Where love shines through
Copyright 1988 Estate of John S.Rice
From Voices United
Worship Leaders: The Rev. Courtney Crawford, The Rev. Hugh Donnelly, Mary-Catherine Pazzano
Tech Team: Grant Birks, Mark Culp, Kathleen Forde
Knox Waterloo: CCLI License # 2580326
Images and videos used with permission.
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