Need”
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9 (OT Pages 670-671)
Acts 10:34-43 (NT Pages 129-130)
Matthew 3:13-17 (NT Page 3)
Sermon: “Jesus’ Baptism” Rev. Walter Stuber
*Hymn: #339 “Be Thou My Vision”
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Offertory Call
Offertory: “Jesu, Priceless Treasure” Bach
*Doxology Hymn #592
*Unison Prayer of Dedication
Gracious God, as we offer our gifts to you this day, may they become, for us, tokens of a deeper commitment to Your work here and around the world. Accept them, we pray, and use them in Your service, through Jesus Christ. Amen.
*Hymn: #343 “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service”
*Charge and Benediction
*“Go Now in Peace”
Postlude: “Festal March” Nordman
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, January 20 (tomorrow): Martin Luther King Day
Nancy Kasper (Margaret’s daughter) is part of an environmental education forum to take place at 2:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church of Rochester, 220 S. Winton Rd., Rochester, NY 14610
Thursday, January 23: 1 p.m. Quilting Group
Sunday, January 26: Choir anthem will be #293 - “This Is My Father’s World”.
Sunday, February 2: Annual Meeting to follow the worship service.
Happy anniversary this week to: Roger & Myrna Voelker on Tuesday and Lee & Linda Bastian on Saturday.
Happy birthday this week to: Vaughn Fursman and Eric VanFleet tomorrow, Sharon Roberts on Wednesday, and Pastor Walter on Friday.
PRAYER LIST: Rosie Wright, Bill Rothaug, Jamie Lyman Gingerich, Ellen Elwell, Val Mills, Paula DeMass, Bob Stell, Mike & Linda Douglass, Mary Ann Sparnon, Carol Merrell, Shirley Bishop, Tom Johnson, Jordan Lockwood, Arlene Youngman, Maxine Pankratz, and All MILITARY PERSONNEL SERVING OUR COUNTRY
Pastor Walter’s contact info: 585-217-6030
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Prelude: “Toccata In C” Bach
Announcements
Passing of the Peace
The Peace of Christ be with you
…And Also with you.
Call to Worship (based on Psalm 36:7-9)
Leader: How precious is your steadfast love, O God! May all people take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
People: We feast on the abundance of your house, and you give us drink from the river of your delights.
Leader: For with you is the fountain of life;
People: in your light we see light.
*Hymn: #476 (vs. 1-4) “O Worship the King, All Glorious Above!”
Unison Prayer of Confession
(based on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
You have blessed us with a variety of gifts, Holy God, but we are reluctant to share. We hoard what is most valuable and make excuses for ourselves when called to share. The Spirit has blessed each of us uniquely, but we hide our light under a bushel and fail to rise to our potential. God, forgive us and embolden us. Help us to claim our gifts and put them to good use. Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Leader: Our God is a loving God, full of mercy. In Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Believe in this forgiveness, be at peace, and respond in grateful service. Amen.
*Gloria Patri Hymn #579
Young at Heart
*Hymn: #359 “More Love to Thee, O Christ”
Scripture Readings: I Corinthians 12:1-11 (NT Page 174)
John 2:1-11 (NT Page 93)
Sermon: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
Rev. Walter Stuber
*Hymn: #369 “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me”
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Offertory Call
Offertory: “Blest Be The Tie That Binds” Wilson
*Doxology Hymn #592
*Unison Prayer of Dedication
Just as Jesus turned gallons of water into wine,
we too know God’s extravagant blessings. Take
these gifts we give today and bless them, Holy
God, that others may know your abundance and
live whole and healthy lives. Amen.
*Hymn: #332 “Live Into Hope”
*Charge and Benediction
*“Go Now in Peace”
Postlude: “Postlude” Stainer
*Please stand if you are able.