Community of Christ

Baptism of the Lord

First Sunday after the Epiphany

January 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM PT

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Announcements/Good News

Prayer Concerns

Invitation to Worship

Isaiah 42:1-3

“Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him, he will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice.”

*Hymn: “Take the Path of the Disciple” CCS 558

Take the Path of the Disciple

*Invocation

Disciples Generous Response

2 Corinthians 9:10

“He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God; for the rendering of this service”

Blessing of the Offerings

Prayer for Peace

We come before you thankful, so very grateful for the birth and baptism of Jesus. Just as you called Jesus by name into the waters of baptism, you call each of us, too. From north, south, east, and west, all around the world you call your beloved. Together we ache for peace in every corner of our world. Empower us to go, to act, knowing that You will be with us as we strive for peace in our schools, neighborhoods, and communities. We pray for peace, and now we work for peace. In the name of Jesus, our example of peace. Amen

Worship Remarks

Special Music: “Make Me a Servant” by The Maranatha! Singers

Make Me a Servant

Prayer and setting apart of our Pastors for 2023: Jan Glass, Cindy Mosser and Dee Robino

*Closing Hymn: “Go Now Forth into the World” CCS 646

Go Now Forth into the World

*Benediction and Sending Forth

Colossians 3:14-17

“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teach and admonish one another in all wisdom, and sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

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