Anticipating Worship (January 8)

First Sunday after the Epiphany—The Baptism of our Lord


Worship Focus:  Jesus Christ appears as God’s chosen One to save all people.

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 42:1-7
Psalm 45
Acts 10:34-38
Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon Meditation:  Acts 10:34-38

God's Grace Is Good for All
1.  With the love of all
2.  Through the Lord of all

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 with him 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!