Information about this Sunday’s
Livestream Worship
You are invited to have a bowl of water on hand for a “Renewal of Baptismal Vows”
which will take place after the sermon.
"In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan [River].” (Mark 1:9)
(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page)
ORDER OF WORSHIP (35 minutes)
- Prelude
- Welcome
- Announcements
- Call to Worship
- Hymn #589 "Lord, I Want to Be a Christian"
- Scripture Reading: Mark 1:4-11 (the story of Jesus' baptism)
- Song: “Down To The Water To Pray"
- Sermon: "Baptism - A New Beginning"
- Renewal of Baptismal Vows*
- Closing Hymn #371 "Wade in the Water"
- Benediction
PRAYER SERVICE (10-20 minutes)
You are invited to type prayer requests into the comment section of the Livestream.
LORD’S PRAYER
POSTLUDE
*RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL VOWS
Pastor: Do you desire to be baptized into the faith and family of Jesus Christ?
All: I do.
Pastor: Do you renounce the powers of evil and desire the freedom of new life in Christ?
All: I do.
Pastor: Do you profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior?
All: I do.
Pastor: Do you promise, by the grace of God, to be Christ’s disciple, to follow in the way or our Savior, to resist oppression and evil, to show love and justice, and to witness to the work and word of Jesus Christ as best you are able?
All: I promise, with the help of God.
Pastor: Do you promise, according to the grace given you, to grow in the Christian faith and to be a faithful member of the church of Jesus Christ, celebrating Christ’s presence and furthering Christ’s mission in all the world?
All: I promise, with the help of God.
Pastor: I now invite you to dip your hand into the bowl of water and place some water on your forehead as a reminder of your baptism. Let us pray…
Hymns for Sunday, January 10th
Click on the hymn to view and/or download the music.
#589 Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
#371 Wade in the Water
Zoom Fellowship Time
Please join us for a Zoom Fellowship Time this Sunday (January 10th) from 11 am to 11:30. No agenda—just come and enjoy each other’s company!
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 891 3631 1339
Passcode: 729800
or Call - +19292056099
Meeting ID: 891 3631 1339
Passcode: 729800