First Sunday after Epiphany

Baptized in Water

By Penny Rodriguez

Played by Pat Berger (piano)

Holy Spirit

By Brian & Katie Torwalt

Performed by Cornestone

Tim Schaiper (guitar), Mike Brown (bass), Brailen Fisher (cajon), Becky Bruce & Laurie Barnard (vocals)

There’s nothing worth more
That could ever come close
No thing can compare
You’re our living hope
Your presence, Lord
I’ve tasted and seen
Of the sweetest of loves
Where my heart becomes free
And my shame is undone
Your presence, Lord

Holy Spirit, You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your presence, Lord
Your presence, Lord

Let us become more aware of Your presence
Let us experience the glory of Your goodness
Let us become more aware of Your presence
Let us experience the glory of Your goodness
Let us become more aware of Your presence
Let us experience the glory of Your goodness
Let us become more aware of Your presence
Let us experience the glory of Your goodness

Holy Spirit, You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your presence, Lord

Prayer of the Day:

Holy God, creator of light and giver of goodness, your voice moves over the waters. Immerse us in your
grace, and transform us by your Spirit, that we may follow after your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Lessons & Gospel

Click each scripture to read in the Bible.

Today’s Readings	Sunday, Jan 10, 2021
1st Lesson	Genesis 1:1-5
Psalm	Psalm 29
2nd Lesson	Acts 19:1-7
Gospel	Mark 1:4-11

A reading from Psalm 29 by David Fisher

A Gospel reading from Mark by Pastor Steve Kimpel

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia. A voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” Alleluia.

(Matt. 3:17)

Sermon

Psalm 29

Pastor Steve Kimpel

When Jesus Came to Jordan

By Fred Pratt Green & King’s Lynn

Played by Pat Berger (organ)

ELW Hymn 305

1 When Jesus came to Jordan to be baptized by John,
he did not come for pardon but as the Sinless One.
He came to share repentance with all who mourn their sins,
to speak the vital sentence with which good news begins.

2 He came to share temptation, our utmost woe and loss,
for us and our salvation to die upon the cross.
So when the dove descended on him, the Son of Man,
the hidden years had ended, the age of grace began.

3 Come, Holy Spirit, aid us to keep the vows we make;
this very day invade us, and ev’ry bondage break.
Come, give our lives direction, the gift we covet most:
to share the resurrection that leads to Pentecost.

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen

Prayers

Prayers of the People

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever. Amen.

At Home Communion

Optional – See below the video for information on picking up blessed elements from Zion.

Baptized in Water

By Michael Saward

Performed by Cornerstone

Tim Schaiper (guitar), Mike Brown (bass), Brailen Fisher (cajon), Tim Schaiper, Becky Bruce & Laurie Barnard (vocals)

Baptized in water,
sealed by the spirit
cleansed by the blood of Christ our king;
heirs of salvation,
trusting his promise –
faithfully now God’s praise we sing.

Baptized in water,
sealed by the Spirit,
dead in the tomb with Christ our king;
one with his rising,
freed and forgiven
thankfully now God’s praise we sing.

Baptized in water,
sealed by the Spirit,
marked with the sign of Christ our king;
born of one Father,
we are his children –
joyfully now God’s praise we sing.

The Benediction

Beloved of God, go in peace to love and serve the Lord.