Here I will share my own thoughts on the Revised Common Lectionary

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

baptism of the Lord Year B

Genesis 1: 1-5
Psalm 29: 1-11
Second Reading Acts 19:1-7
Gospel: Mark 1: 4-11

Call to Worship:                    
Today we are reminded that we were washed with water
Not just any water, but water from our baptisms
Today we are reminded that through this act the Holy Spirit works within and through us
Bringing us God’s love, helping us spread God’s love and gifting us with life everlasting
Trusting in the Spirit, we acknowledge the truth of our baptism and our strive to live into the tall task of forgiveness
Today we are reminded that we are forgiven and that we too shall forgive
Let us rejoice in the waters that cleaned our souls and brought the Holy Spirit to our lives!

Confession:
Holy Giver, we were baptized as your Children and we know deep in our hearts that we are yours, yet we often let the world and those in it cloud our love of you. We let the circumstances around us reflect your love for us instead of trusting the Spirit within that speaks our name and reminds us that you call us your own. Today renew in us our baptism that came through the belief in Jesus and the assurance of life to come...(assurance of pardon)...amen

Prayer of Illumination:
Holy Spirit descend into our worship this morning, allowing your Word and the meditation of this service to resonate within us today and move out into the world with the message of your will. Amen

Prayer of Dedication
Holy Giver of all we thank you for all the bounty we have in our lives and the many gifts that we are able to share with our community. Help us as a church use these gifts wisely in the world bringing Good News to all. Amen

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