2026/1/11 Order of Service

Baptism of Our Lord

January 11, 2026, 10 AM

P) Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan River!

C) For our salvation!

Thanksgiving for Baptism (Red hymnal, page 97)

Hymn #310 Songs of Thankfulness and Praise

P) The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.

C) And also with you

Kyrie: (Red hymnal, page 147)

P) In peace, let us pray to the Lord  C) Lord, have mercy.

P) For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord  C) Lord, have mercy.

P) For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord  C) Lord, have mercy.

P) For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord  C) Lord, have mercy.

P) Help, save, comfort, and defend us gracious Lord  C) Amen.

Hymn of Praise: (Hymnal Page 148)

P) Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth

C) Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen

Prayer of the Day: (Front of Celebrate leaflet)

O God our Father, at the baptism of Jesus you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized into Christ faithful to their calling to be your daughters and sons, and empower us all with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

First Reading: (Celebrate) Isaiah 42:1-9

Psalm 29:1-11

Second Reading: Acts 10:34-43

Gospel:  Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon

Hymn #304 Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized

Affirmation of Baptism: (Red hymnal, page 234)

Prayers of the Faithful (Back of Celebrate leaflet)

Offering:

Holy Communion Liturgy: (Red hymnal, page 152)

Blessing: (Based on Numbers 6:22-27)

P) The Lord bless you, and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor, and☩give you peace. And the blessing of almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be with you now, and forever. Amen.

Hymn #815 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

P) Go in peace to Love and serve the Lord and your neighbor.

C) Thanks be to God!