Anointed with the Spirit

The Baptism of our Lord

In today’s Gospel reading from Mark chapter 1, we learn the story of Jesus’ baptism. Paul also writes of baptism in today’s lesson from Acts. After Paul baptizes them in the name of Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes to them and empowers them with the gifts of the Spirit.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Winter Suite”, Felix Mendelssohn

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “Shall We Gather at the River”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Genesis 1:1-5

Second Reading: Acts 19:1-7

Choir Anthem: “He is Born, Christ the King”, Katherine K. Davis

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Mark 1:4-11

Sermon: “Anointed with the Spirit”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “God, Whose Almighty Word”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Offertory: “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”, Marcel Dupre

Offering Response

The Great Thanksgiving

The Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Angus Dei

Communion Distribution

Post Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Bright an Glorious Is the Sky”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring”, J.S. Bach