Baptism of the Lord Sunday
An early morning view of the sanctuary (Click for closer view)
Part 1
- The Ringing of the Bell
- Words of Welcome: Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
- Prelude: “Christ our Lord to the Jordan Came” – Dietrich Buxtehude (1637 – 1707)
Part 2
- Call to Worship – Brandon Ouellette, Seminarian
- Opening Hymn – “From All That Dwell Below the Skies” – LASST UNS ERFREUEN
- Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession
- Assurance of Pardon: “Glory Be to the Father” – GLORIA PATRI
- Passing of the Peace
Part 3
- Time for Young Disciples: Christiaan Faul, Youth Minister
Part 4
- Anthem: “His Grace Will Lead Us Through” – Mary McDonald
- The Men’s Quartet: James Bates, Richard Ray, Matt Killion, Bob Borders
- The Men’s Quartet: James Bates, Richard Ray, Matt Killion, Bob Borders
Part 5
- Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:1-17
- Sermon: FOLLOWING NEW LIFE – Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
- Download the sermon to play on your own audio device: 010817-sermon-jw
- Installation of New Elders: Class of 2019
- Annie Weible (youth elder), Regina Bates, Richard Ray, Sandy McCarson
- Annie Weible (youth elder), Regina Bates, Richard Ray, Sandy McCarson
Rev. Weible leads the elder installation. Gathered are Richard Ray, Regina Bates and Sandy McCarson. (Click on photo for closer view)
Part 6
- Hymn: “Here I Am, Lord” – HERE I AM, LORD
- Affirmation of Faith: Rev. Weible and congregation
Part 7
- Time of Giving Thanks: Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
- Welcome and Announcements
- Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
- Call to Offering and Giving of our Gifts
Part 8
- Offertory: “He Shall Feed His Flock” – G.F. Handel (1685 – 1759)
- Doxology: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” – OLD HUNDREDTH
- Prayer of Dedication
Part 9
- Hymn: “Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing” – SICILIAN MARINERS
- Charge and Benediction
- Benediction Response: “Three-Fold Amen” – The Chancel Choir
Part 10
- Postlude: “If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee” – J.S. Bach (1685 – 1750)
This Week’s Bulletin
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