A Note From Pastor Robyne
Hello friends,
This weekend we honor our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, but also, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. King spoke some powerful words that are in complete agreement with the Word of God, which gives them an even more significant impact for not only us here today, but all of humanity:
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
“I have decided to stick to love…Hate is too great a burden to bear.”
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
“Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase.”
I don't know about you, but I get inspired just reading and hearing those few quotes.
We pray today that Dr. King's example will continue despite so much division in our nation and the world. I believe that now, more than ever, we need to hear these words echo so powerfully in our hearts and minds as we live in these challenging days.
I encourage you to take the time following Sunday service to search out some of the quotes and speeches made by Dr. King. Read or listen to them and be amazed at how they line up with the Word of God and are often opposite of the messages we hear in our world today.
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God Bless You
Pastor Robyne
Order of Worship
Sunday January 19, 2025
10:00 am Worship Service
Opening Songs:
"Down to the River to Pray"
"River of Life"
Call to Worship (Responsively)
Leader: Almighty God, parent of all who call upon your
name, in the waters of baptism you have transformed us,
marking us as your children, and recreating us through
the work of your Son and the power of the Holy Spirit.
People: Shower us once more with your grace that we
might be renewed in your spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen
Opening Prayer:
Holy God, source of all that is good, we gather
before you seeking your grace and love. Be
present in our lives. Fill us with your light. Be
generous with your love. Count us among
your children. Be compassionate toward our
mistakes. Forgive our failings. Be gracious with
your power. Strengthen us for your service. We
ask these things through the name of Jesus
Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
forever Amen.
Children's Time - Pastor Robyne
UMH #139 "Praise to the Lord God Almighty"
Prayer of Illumination
May Your Holy Spirit lead and guide me, providing the clarity
and inspiration I need to follow Your path. Amen
Sermon Series: Bread, Bath & Beyond
Message: Bath
Scripture: Mark 1:4-11
Pastor Robyne Mayer
UMH #393 "Spirit of the Living God"
UMH #95 "Doxology"
Giving our Gifts to God.
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
Prayer: Lord, we give you thanks with all we are for all you have done for us. In your divinity you have come to dwell with us in the muddy waters of humanity, and comingled your glory with our sin so that the ribbon of corrupting time is becoming a sparkling River of Life flowing through our days. Take all we are, Lord, and use it for your purpose. Bless the gifts we give this day that the church might stand as shining witnesses to your glory, planted by your living water to bring healing to all peoples. Use us as you will to the praise of Christ Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Closing Song: TFWS #2184 "Sent Out in Jesus' Name"
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Bath January 19 10am
Sunday January 19, 10amIn those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” — Mark 1: 4-11
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