January 11, 2026
Baptism of the Lord
January 11, 2026 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Bringing in the Light of Christ
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
Psalm 29 Richard Douglas Avakian
Welcome
Call to Worship
The Spirit of God moves over the waters.
God calls us beloved.
In baptism, we are named and claimed.
We remember we are God’s own.
Let us worship the God who calls us beloved
Hymn
Morning Has Broken UMH#145
Readings from the Old Testament
Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm of Response
Psalm 29 UMH p. 761
Anthem
Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me arr. K. Lee Scott
Reading from the Gospel
Matthew 3:13-17
Solo
Sermon
Beloved Before Anything Else
Baptismal Vows in the United Methodist Church
Joys & Concerns with the Lord’s Prayer
Holy God,
Light beyond all light,
your name shines through all creation.
May your reign of love draw near.
May your justice and mercy take shape among us,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today the bread we need
for this journey —
food for our bodies,
hope for our spirits,
and courage for the road ahead.
Forgive us when we lose our way,
when fear dims our vision,
and when we turn from the light you offer.
As we forgive others
and choose grace over judgment.
Guide us when the path is unclear.
Protect us from the powers that harm,
and free us from all that keeps us from love.
For yours is the kin-dom,
the power that heals,
and the glory that shines in the darkness,
now and forever. Amen.
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
Doxology
Hymn
When Jesus Came to Jordan UMH#252
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
For the Healing of the Nations arr. James Koerts
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Kelly Dotson
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Worship Arts Associate: Patty Higgins
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