WELCOME AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION

PRELUDE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

*CALL TO WORSHIP – Psalm 29:2-4

Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name,

    worship the LORD in holy splendor.

The voice of the LORD is over the waters;

    the God of glory thunders,

     the LORD, over mighty waters.

The voice of the LORD is powerful;

    the voice of the LORD is full of majesty. 

*PRAYER OF THE DAY

*HYMN 297              “In Christ Called to Baptize” 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION                    

Merciful God, in baptism you promise forgiveness and new life, making us part of the body of Christ. We confess that we remain preoccupied with ourselves, separated from brothers and sisters in Christ. We cling to destructive habits, hold grudges, and allow the past to hold us hostage. In your loving kindness, have mercy on us, and free us from sin. Remind us of the promises you make in baptism so that we may rise to new life, and live together in grace…

Silent Prayers of confession

WORDS OF ASSURANCE 

Baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we are forgiven and called to lives of obedience and service.

Believe the Good News: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!

*GLORIA PATRI         “Glory Be to the Father”                    #581

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SCRIPTURE LESSONS: Genesis 1:1-5; Mark 1:4-11

SERMON                 “What is Revealed”       Rev. Barrett Ingram 

*HYMN 482              “Baptized in Water”

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH      The Nicene Creed           page 34

OFFERTORY ANTHEM              

RECEIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OFFERINGS

*DOXOLOGY   “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”    #606

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*HYMN 525              “Let Us Break Bread Together”

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

            Prayer of Thanksgiving and The Lord’s Prayer

            Communion of the People  

            Prayer after Communion 

*HYMN 475              “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”                 

*BENEDICTION  

*POSTLUDE                        

*Those who are able are invited to stand.