11am Worship, Baptism of the Lord, January 11, 2026

Rev. Jon Strother

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January 11, 2026 - 11:00 a.m., Baptism of the Lord Sunday

Scripture: Matthew 3: 13-17

Message: “This Baptism”   Rev. Jon Strother


Prelude: Christ, You Are Our Day and Light - Georg Böhm

Chiming of the Hour

Introit:  Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates - UMH 213 (3. 4)

Opening Hymn: Fairest Lord Jesus - UMH 189

Prayer of the Day

Gloria Patri

Anthem:Faith, Hope and Love - Pachelbel, arr. Ogden, Edward Jones, solo

Hymn: When Jesus Came To Jordan - UMH  252  (tune: Aurelia, UMH 545 Church’s One Foundation)

Affirmation of Faith - UMH 885

Congregational Reaffirmation of Baptism - UMH 50

Choral Prayer: Like a Murmur of a Dove’s Song            UMH 544

Prayers of the People & The Lord's Prayer

Offering and Doxology: UMH 94

Hymn: Spirit Of God, Descend Upon My Heart - UMH 500

Blessing

Choral Benediction: Joy to the World -  UMH 246 (4)

Chiming of the Trinity

Postlude:  We Christians Rejoice -  J.S.Bach

We welcome Rev. Jon Strother for today’s worship service while Rev. Donald Warren is taking this time away to be with his family.


Manna Bag Ministry: Each day an average of 25 Manna Bags are given to those in need from our front door. Feel free to bring items to the church office or send them directly from your preferred delivery service/retail. We thank you for your generosity.

TOP 10 LIST of items needed:

(Protein foods and water are in high need currently. All items are appreciated!)

* Bottles of water * Easy open cans of Beanie Weenies

* Protein bars * Lance crackers

* Beef sticks * Pop Tarts

* Nutri Grain bars * Fruit cups

* Vienna Sausage * Rice Krispie treats


Rev. W. Donald Warren, Pastor, Catherine Colardo, Children's Minister, Cheryl Stephenson, Director of Music Ministries; Mary Gardner, Praise & Worship Music Coordinator & Bill Wood, Organist

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