Sunday, January 11, 2009 is the First Sunday after Epiphany or 'Baptism of the Lord,' when we recognize the baptism of Jesus by John in the Jordan River. However, more than the baptism itself, our attention is drawn to the identification of who Jesus is by God and the descent of the Holy Spirit. The account of this is found in Mark 1.9-12. We will also look at Acts 19.1-7, where the baptism of John is contrasted with Christian baptism.
The prayer for the day:
Almighty God, as your voice came over the waters of creation, come over us and fill us with your glory for you are enthroned forever as our King. Overshadow us with the power of your Holy Spirit so that we may follow the way of Christ our Lord and give honor to your name. All honor and glory is yours Almighty God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our service at 10.45 will include a time of baptsimal renewal. The Lord's Supper will be served at the 9 am service this week. Our youth are leaving later in the week for the Holston Conference Spiritual retreat for youth, Resurrection 09 in Gatlinburg.
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