Anticipating Worship (January 11)

First Sunday after Epiphany—The Baptism of our Lord


Worship Focus:  Jesus is the Christ, the “Anointed One.”

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 49:1-6
Psalm 2
Acts 16:25-34
Mark 1:4-11

Sermon Text:  Isaiah 49:1-6

Pay Attention
1.  To hear from the faithful Servant
2.  To hear about the fitting Servant

Prayer of the Day:  Father in heaven, at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit.  Keep us who are baptized into Christ faithful in our calling as your children and make us heirs of everlasting life; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

Happy Epiphany.