Welcome to New Hope United Methodist Church January 14, 2018

Announcements Today, Parents of Young Children, 11:15am, RM3 Cherub Choir, 11:15am, RM11 Young Adults, 11:15am, RM2 Monday, Trustees, 7pm, RM2 Tuesday, Acts Bible Study, 11am, RM2 Admin Council, 7pm, Upstairs Wednesday, Chimes Rehearsal, 6pm, RM3 Choir, 7pm, Sanctuary Saturday, UM Men’s Breakfast, 8am, Upstairs

Bringing in the Light of Christ Musical Prelude Bringing in the Light of Christ

Introit Holy Spirit, Rain Down Choir

*Call to Worship One: Come Holy Spirit, Come! Many: Come Holy Spirit, Rain Down. One: The twenty-ninth Psalm says: The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over mighty waters. Many: Come LORD, God of glory, move in our midst in mighty ways.

After The Book of Common Prayer (Mt. 3:13-17; Mk. 1:9-11; Lk. 3:21-22) Baptism of the Lord Baptism of the Lord 253 After The Book of Common Prayer (Mt. 3:13-17; Mk. 1:9-11; Lk. 3:21-22) 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 and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Grant that all who are baptized into his name

may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior,

who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, One God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

When Jesus Came to Jordan (Verse 1) 252 WORDS: Fred Pratt Green, 1973 (Mt. 3:13-17; Mk. 1:9-11; Lk. 3:21-22) 1. When Jesus came to Jordan to be baptized by John, he did not come for pardon but as the sinless one. © 1980 Hope Publishing Co.

He came to share repentance with all who mourn their sins, to speak the vital sentence with which good news begins.

When Jesus Came to Jordan (Verse 2) 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.

When Jesus Came to Jordan (Verse 3) 3. Come, Holy Spirit, aid us to keep the vows we make; this very day invade us, and every bondage break.

Come, give our lives direction, the gift we covet most: to share the resurrection that leads to Pentecost.

Children’s Time

Down to the River to Pray (Southern USA Folk Song) Anthem Down to the River to Pray (Southern USA Folk Song) Choir

Offering Our Gifts to God

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Old 100th) 95 WORDS: Thomas Ken, 1674 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;

praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Old 100th) *Wade in the Water TFWS 2107 Wade in the water, wade in the water, children wade in the water, God’s agonna trouble the water.

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Old 100th) See that host all dressed in white, God’s agonna trouble the water. The leader looks like the Israelite,

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Old 100th) Wade in the water, wade in the water, children wade in the water, God’s agonna trouble the water.

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Old 100th) See that band all dressed in red, God’s agonna trouble the water. Looks like the band that Moses led,

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Old 100th) Wade in the water, wade in the water, children wade in the water, God’s agonna trouble the water.

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Old 100th) Look over yonder, what do I see? God’s agonna trouble the water. The Holy Ghost acoming on me,

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Old 100th) Wade in the water, wade in the water, children wade in the water, God’s agonna trouble the water.

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Old 100th) If you don’t believe I’ve been redeemed, God’s agonna trouble the water. Just follow me down to Jordan’s stream,

Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer

Hymnal #895 Used By Permission. CCLI License # 11148194

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.

but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; Glory Be to the Father WORDS: Lesser Doxology, 3rd-4th cent. 70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;

as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Scripture Reading Mark 1:4-11  John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 

7 He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. 8 I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 

11 And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”

The Message

Response “Holy, Holy, Holy! The Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come. You are worthy to receive glory and honor and praise!”  

Renewal of Baptismal Vows You are invited to come forward at this time to renew your baptismal vows. The Altar is open for prayer throughout this time. Breathe on Me, Breath of God Hymnal # 420 Move Me (Sung 3 times) Hymnal # 471 Spirit Song Hymnal # 347 Softy and Tenderly Jesus is Calling Hymnal # 348  

*Benediction Please join us for food and fellowship in the Hospitality Room following the service.