 Payette United Methodist Church
January 5, 2025 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace “Family of God” Hymn: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” UMH#154 vs. 1,2,6 Call to Worship - Glenora Wright One: We gather today to remember our baptism! Many: Holy God, remind us what it means to belong! One: The God who opens the heavens knows us by name and invites us to participate in the work of love! Many: Holy God, reveal to us your power, and work through us in love! One: Today we remember God calls us beloved! Many: Holy God, declare to us your great delight! One: In the Creator’s love we are held, into Christ’s body we are baptized, and by the Spirit’s power, we are claimed. Many: All glory to God! Amen. Opening Prayer (in unison) - Glenora Wright God of baptism, you emptied yourself of privilege to free us from supremacy. You were submerged in the depths so that we would not be alone in them. You were lifted from the waters so that all might be lifted up. We praise you, Lord! Amen. Hymn: Gloria Patri UMH#70 Scripture Reading: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 (CEB) Hymn: “Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters” UMH#605 all vs. Children’s Time Cris Warzyn Prayers of the People Danny Crego Offering Prayer Danny Crego Doxology UMH#94 Hymn: “This is the Spirit’s Entry Now” UMH #608 vs.1-3 Sermon: Ephesians 1:3-14 (CEB)) Danny Crego Reaffirmation of Baptism Danny Crego Hymn: “All Praise to Thee” UMH#166 vs. 1,2,4,5 Announcements Sending Forth/Benediction Danny Crego One: Beloved, may the Holy Spirit, who has begun a good work in you, direct and uphold you in the service of Christ and God’s Kingdom. Many: We are members of the household of God. May we continue to confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim Christ’s resurrection, and share in the eternal priesthood. Amen! Prayer List Continue to pray for: Irene Jeffries, Lis Williamson, Grace Hammon, Lexi, Meegan, Megan Palmer. Nick Tompkins (in basic training), Ed Parsons Pray for the victims of the New Orleans New Years attack. Upcoming Events We will remove the Christmas decorations after church next Sunday, January 12th after church. Please plan to help if you can. The Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, January 14th at noon in the Fellowship Hall.
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