11am Worship Service, Epiphany & Baptism of Jesus, January 7, 2024

11 am Worship Service, Epiphany & Baptism of Jesus, January 7, 2024

Scripture Reading: Psalm 29:1-4; 10-11 and Mark 1:4-11

Sermon: “Water” - Rev. Donald Warren

Prelude    How Bright Appears the Morning Star        D. Buxtehude

(text and melody: Hymnal #247)

Introit:  All Creatures of Our God and King     UMH 62 (1)  

Processional  Hymn:  When Jesus Came to Jordan              UMH 252

Anthem: Mary Did you know with What Child is This -  Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene/arr. Mary McDonald

Hymn:  Spirit Song  UMH 347

Choral Prayer: Sweet, Sweet, SpiritUMH 334

Communion Music: Allyson Baxter, soprano and Bill Wood, accompanist

Hymn: Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters  - UMH 605

Choral Benediction:   O Spirit of the Living God  - UMH 539 (4)

Postlude: How Bright Appears  (conclusion)    D. Buxtehude 

The flowers on the altar are given by John Tolson in memory of the Eastcare Flight Crew that gave their lives helping others on January 8, 1987. The memorial service was held at Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church.

Rev. W. Donald Warren, Rev. Rhonda Grant Jordan and Rev. Kuda Kwashe Kagura

Cheryl Stephenson, Director of Music Ministries & Bill Wood, Organist

Note: All music is used with church owned music and hymnals and under Jarvis CCLI License # 1408863.