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Welcome to Worship

Good morning, beloved family in Christ! Today, we gather with expectant hearts, ready to hear the good news from Luke 3:15-22. Just as the people eagerly awaited the Messiah, let us prepare our hearts to welcome God’s truth and grace into our lives. Whether this is your first time here or you’ve been part of our church family for years, you are loved and valued in this house of worship.

Church Announcements

• Midweek Bible Study: Join us Wednesday at 7 PM as we dive deeper into God’s Word and fellowship together.
• Community Outreach: This Saturday at 9 AM, we’ll be hosting a neighborhood clean-up followed by a free lunch. Volunteers are needed!
• Youth Retreat: Registration is now open for our annual youth retreat happening next month. Spots are limited, so sign up today.
• Prayer Requests: Submit your prayer requests to the church office or via the website. We want to stand with you in prayer.

Let’s stay connected and serve one another in love this week!

Scripture Passage

“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs.” – Psalm 100:1-2

Responsive Reading

Leader: Lift up your hearts to the Lord, for He is good!
Congregation: His love endures forever!
Leader: Come, let us worship and bow down.
Congregation: Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker!

Opening Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for bringing us together as one body in Christ. We ask that Your Holy Spirit fill this place and prepare our hearts to hear Your Word. May this time of worship draw us closer to You, strengthening our faith and deepening our love for one another. Guide our thoughts and open our ears to receive Your message today. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Praise and Worship Introduction

Let’s lift our voices in praise and worship to the Lord! As we sing together, let our hearts be filled with gratitude and adoration for the One who loves us beyond measure. Whether in a hymn of old or a new song of worship, may our songs bring glory to God and encourage one another.

Scripture Reading Introduction

Today’s Scripture, Luke 3:15-22, captures a powerful moment of preparation and promise. John the Baptist calls for repentance and points to Jesus as the One who will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. Let’s open our hearts to receive this Word.

The Events in the Passage

John’s ministry stirred great anticipation among the people as they wondered if he was the Messiah. Yet John humbly redirected their focus to Jesus, whose divine mission would surpass anything they could imagine. This passage culminates in Jesus’ baptism, where the heavens open, and God affirms His Son in a profound way.

NIV Bible Verse: Luke 3:15-22

15 The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be the Messiah.
16 John answered them all, “I baptize you with water. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
17 His winnowing fork is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”
18 And with many other words John exhorted the people and proclaimed the good news to them.
19 But when John rebuked Herod the tetrarch because of his marriage to Herodias, his brother’s wife, and all the other evil things he had done,
20 Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison.
21 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as He was praying, heaven was opened
22 and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with You I am well pleased.”

Pastoral Prayer or Intercessory Prayer

Intercessory Prayer

Lord, we come before You with grateful hearts for the gift of Your Son. As John prepared the way, help us to prepare our hearts for Your work in our lives. We pray for those burdened by sin, those seeking purpose, and those yearning for renewal. Pour out Your Spirit upon us, and let us walk boldly in Your grace.

Congregational Prayer Response

“Lord, baptize us with Your Spirit and fire. Purify our hearts and lead us in Your truth. Amen.”

Offering Message on Tithes and Offerings

Giving is an act of worship that acknowledges God as our Provider. Through our tithes and offerings, we honor Him and support the work of His Kingdom. Let us give joyfully and generously, trusting in His faithfulness.

Offering Prayer

Heavenly Father, we bring these gifts before You as an act of worship. Bless what we offer and use it for Your glory. Thank You for providing for us and for the privilege of giving back to You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Special Music Introduction

Our special music today reminds us of God’s unending love and the joy of His salvation. Let’s open our hearts and worship as we are ministered to through song. 

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