Baptism of the Lord​​​​​​​​

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We Gather as the

Body of Christ

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PRELUDE      Mindi Hu

WELCOME      Pastor Sungmin

ANNOUNCEMENTS      Jean Kelly

CALL TO WORSHIP  (responsive reading)

Jean Kelly

Come to the waters.

We gather at the river.

Come to the waters.

The waters of grace flow over us.

Come to the waters.

We are washed in God's love.

Come to the waters.

We are God's beloved children.

 

PRAISES

Come, Thou Almighty King

UMC Hymnal    #61

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Wonder of Wonders

The Faith We Sing Hymnal

#2247 (vs. 1, 4)

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We Cannot Measure How You Heal

Worship & Song Hymnal    #3139

 

OUR PRAYERS      Pastor Sungmin

 

SCRIPTURE

Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22 NRSVUE

Jean Kelly

CHILDREN’S TIME with MaryAnn
   

LORD’S PRAYER

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We Attend to the Word

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INVITATION to OFFERING

​Pastor Sungmin

We live in security, trusting God's

abundant care. Let us give with joy,

serving Jesus Christ, God's beloved child.

 

OFFERTORY

Draw the Circle Wide / Choir

 

DOXOLOGY

Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow

UMC Hymnal    #94

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PRAYER of GRATITUDE – Unison

Pastor Sungmin

Loving God, you bless us with your love. You know each one of us. We live in confidence and trust, knowing your care for us. We bring these gifts to you, our source of life. Use them, we pray, that others may experience your grace and live free from fear. Amen.

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SCRIPTURE      Acts 8: 14-17

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​SERMON

Beloved

Pastor Sungmin​​​

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We Are Sent in Ministry

to the World

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HYMN      Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

UMC Hymnal    #384

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DISMISSAL with BLESSING

Pastor Sungmin

POSTLUDE      Mindi Hu

**Worship Liturgy is taken from the

Abingdon Worship Annual 2024.​