Vocation

January 15, 2023 – The Baptism of our Lord

John the Baptist’s witness to Jesus initiates a chain of testimony as his disciples begin to share with others what they have found.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Spirituals”, Peggy Tolson

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “We are Marching in the Light of God”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Isaiah 49:1-7

Second Reading: 1st Corinthians 1:1-9

Choir Anthem: “Lift Every Voice and Sing”

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: John 1:29-42

Sermon: “Vocation”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Offering and Offertory Music

Offering Prayer

The Great Thanksgiving

Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Distribution: “Let us Break Bread Together”

Post-Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Arise, Your Light Has Come”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”, Count Basie