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Leonardo da Vinci, Deluge. Windsor, Royal Library, 12383
Baptism of the Lord
January 10, 2021
East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church
1GATHERING
Prelude My Jesus, I Love Thee Lani Smith
Call to Worship
. . . the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, Genesis 1:2
while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters.
Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, Mark 1:10-11
he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him.
And a voice came from heaven,
“You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”
Hymn #464 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee HYMN TO JOY
stanzas 1, 3
1. Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, 3. Mortals, join the happy chorus
God of glory, Lord of love; Which the morning stars began;
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, Love divine is reigning o’er us,
Opening to the sun above. Joining all in heaven's plan.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Ever singing, march we onward,
Drive the gloom of doubt away; Victors in the midst of strife,
Giver of immortal gladness, Joyful music leads us sunward
Fill us with the light of day. In the triumph song of life.
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
God of all glory, you look from heaven Psalm 29:1; Mark 1:7
and see us as we are—
not worthy to kneel at your feet,
not ready to welcome your way.
silence for personal confession
Forgive us, gracious God.
In Christ, stoop down to save us;
loosen the ties that bind us to sin
and set us free to love and serve you;
in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
. . . believe the Good News
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
2Response of Praise
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise Him, all creatures here below; Hymn # 592
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
THE WORD
Prayer for Illumination Lilly Cookson
Send down your Holy Spirit, O God.
Tear open the veil of heaven
and speak to us as beloved children
so that we may hear and believe
the good news of your Word made flesh,
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Scripture Readings
Genesis 1:1-5
Mark 1:4-11
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon A Tear in Time Rev. Deborah McKinley
Hymn #495 We Know That Christ is Raised ENGELBERG
stanzas 1, 4
We know that Christ is raised and dies no more.
Embraced by death He broke its fearful hold;
And our despair He turned to blazing joy. Alleluia!
A new creation comes to life and grows
As Christ’s new body takes on flesh and blood.
The universe, restored and whole will sing: Alleluia! Amen.
THANKSGIVING
Announcements
Joys and Concerns
3Prayers of the People
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
SENDING
Hymn # 494 Out of Deep, Unordered Water RUSTINGTON
stanzas 1, 2
1. Out of deep, unordered water 2. Water on the human forehead,
God created light and land, Birthmark of the love of God
World of bird and beast and, later, Is the sign of death and rising;
In God's image, woman, man. Through the seas there runs a road.
There is water in the river There is water in the river
Bringing life to tree and plant. Bringing life to tree and plant.
Let creation praise its giver: Let creation praise its giver:
There is water in the font. There is water in the font.
Charge and Benediction
Postlude As the Wind Song Shirley Murray
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4Announcements
Today we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. The celebration of the incarnation is past, and the
implications of that incarnation continue. Today we begin a 6-week series Out of Deep
Unordered Water – God is Still Creating. As the world turns toward a time when the pandemic
will be tamed, we will ask, “Where is God doing a new thing?” Where is God doing a new thing
in us, in the Church, by healing and restoring to wholeness? What new world is coming to be in
Jesus? These are the questions before us for the next six weeks. As we explore God’s new
creation out of the chaos of these last months, we ask, “Who do we want to be on the other side
of this?”
The Annual Congregational Meeting will be Sunday, January 31, 11am, via ZOOM. We’ll
gather virtually to elect elders to serve on Session, to elect the 2021 Congregational Nominating
Committee, to receive the report of the Session concerning the 2021 budget, hear a report on the
Organ Project, vote on any recommended changes on the Pastor’s terms of call, and conduct any
other business that we like. If you prefer not to participate on video, you’ll be able to phone in.
The link and phone number will be forthcoming.
The Presbytery of Northern New England invites us to pray for Leeds Community Church,
Leeds, ME, Rev. Steve Allman, Pastor.
Scripture Readings for the coming Sundays:
January 17 Psalm 111
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) Mark 1:21-28
Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Rev. Jeff Kellam, Preaching
1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Joan Kellam, Music Leadership
John 1:43-51 February 7
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 24 Isaiah 40:21-31
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalm 147:1-11, 20c
Jonah 3:1-5, 10 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Psalm 62:5-12 Mark 1:29-39
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Mark 1:14-20
January 31
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
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