FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ORDER OF WORSHIP
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
JANUARY 11, 2026
PRELUDE More Love to Thee, O Christ - Gaspard/Hayes
WELCOME
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
We come into this place surrounded by many voices,
yet we gather to listen for the voice of the Lord.
The voice that spoke over the waters,
the voice that named Jesus as Beloved,
the voice that claims us as God’s children.
Let us worship God.
OPENING HYMN: #188 (red) “Jesus Loves Me!”
Jesus loves me!
This I know, for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong.
They are weak, but he is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me!
This I know, as he loved so long ago,
taking children on his knee,
saying, "Let them come to me."
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
*CALL TO CONFESSION and *PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious God, we come before you aware of our need for your mercy. Too often we hurry through our days without seeking your wisdom. We lose our way, forget your grace, and fail to live as those who know they are deeply loved. Forgive us when we ignore your guidance, resist your leading, or limit the reach of your love. Recenter our hearts in your truth, and help us remember who we are and whose we are. We offer this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, your beloved Son. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
And to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
And ever shall be,
World without end. Amen, Amen.
CHILDREN’S SERMON The Voice of God: The Ten Commandments
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION and SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 42: 1, 6-7
42 “Here is my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen one in whom I delight;
I will put my Spirit on him,
and he will bring justice to the nations.
6 “I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness;
I will take hold of your hand.
I will keep you and will make you
to be a covenant for the people
and a light for the Gentiles,
7 to open eyes that are blind,
to free captives from prison
and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.
Psalm 29:1-4, 11
1 Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.
3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters;
the God of glory thunders,
the Lord thunders over the mighty waters.
4 The voice of the Lord is powerful;
the voice of the Lord is majestic.
11 The Lord gives strength to his people;
the Lord blesses his people with peace.
This is the word of God for the people of God. Amen
Matthew 3:13-17
The Baptism of Jesus
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”
15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.
16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water.
At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him.
17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
SERMON The Voice of God Claims Us
*REAFFIRMATION OF OUR BAPTISM
Leader: Do you trust that God claims you as beloved?
People: We do, and we rejoice in God’s love.
Leader: Do you trust that in baptism, you are joined to Christ and to God’s people?
People: We do, and we give thanks.
Leader: Do you trust that God’s promise holds you, in every season of life?
People: We do, trusting in God’s steadfast love.
Leader: Live with joy: God has claimed you and you are loved by God, now and always.
People: Thanks be to God. Amen.
*HYMN OF RESPONSE #486 (red) “Child of Blessing, Child of Promise”
Child of blessing, child of promise,
Baptized with the Spirit’s sign,
With this water God has sealed you
Unto love and grace divine.
Child of love, our love’s expression,
Love’s create, loved indeed!
Fresh from God, refresh our spirits;
Into joy and laughter lead.
Child of joy, our dearest treasure,
God’s you are, from God you came.
Back to God we humbly give you:
Live as one who bear’s Christ’s name.
Child of God, your love Parent,
Learn to listen for God’s call.
Grow to laugh and sing and worship;
Trust and love God more than all.
SERVICE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
SPECIAL MUSIC “Loaves Were Broken” Choir
Loaves were broken, words were spoken by the Galilean shore.
Jesus, Bread of Life from heaven, was their food forevermore.
Refrain:
By your body broken for us, by your wine of life outpoured,
Jesus, feed again your people.
Be our Host, our Life, our Lord.
Loaves were broken, words were spoken in a quiet room one night.
In the bread and wine you gave them, Christ, you came as Light from Light. [Refrain]
Loaves are broken, words are spoken, as in faith we gather here.
Jesus speaks across the ages: “I am with you; do not fear!” [Refrain]
By the loaves you break and give us, send us in your name to share
Bread for which the millions hunger, words that tell your love and care. [Refrain]
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you And also with you
Lift up your hearts We lift them to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God It is right to give our thanks and praise.
……to live as your beloved people.
Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all honor and glory are yours, O God,
now and forever. Amen
...I ask you now to join with me in The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION AND BREAKING OF THE BREAD
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR RESOURCES
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen
*CLOSING HYMN #488 (red) “I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry”
“I was there to hear your borning cry; I’ll be there when you are old.
I rejoiced the day you were baptized to see your life unfold.
I was there when you were but a child with a faith to suit you well;
In a blaze of light you wandered off to find where demons dwell.”
“When you heard the wonder of the Word, I was there to cheer you on.
You were raised to praise the living Lord to whom you now belong.
If you find someone to share your time and you join your hearts as one
I’ll be there to make your verses rhyme from dusk till rising sun.”
“In the middle ages of your life, not too old, no longer young,
I’ll be there to guide you through the night, complete what I’ve begun.
When the evening gently closes in and you shut your weary eyes,
I’ll be there as I have always been with just one more surprise.”
“I was there to hear your borning cry; I’ll be there when you are old.
I rejoiced the day your were baptized to see your life unfold.”
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Another Year is Dawning - Wesley/McDonald
ORDER OF WORSHIP
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
JANUARY 11, 2026
PRELUDE More Love to Thee, O Christ - Gaspard/Hayes
WELCOME
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- CE/FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE meets today following worship service
- MEMORIAL COMMITTEE meets today following worship service
- TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE GROUP meets at 9:30ish AM January 6 at First Lutheran Mission Coffee House
- THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY meets at 9:30 AM in the FPC Center Meeting Room
- SISTERHOOD meets January 15, 11:30 AM, at First Lutheran Mission Coffee House
- MEN’S BROTHERHOOD meets January 15, 5:30 PM, at FPC lounge
- SAVE THE DATE Worship at Peaceful Pines is February 1 at 1:00 PM
CALL TO WORSHIP
We come into this place surrounded by many voices,
yet we gather to listen for the voice of the Lord.
The voice that spoke over the waters,
the voice that named Jesus as Beloved,
the voice that claims us as God’s children.
Let us worship God.
OPENING HYMN: #188 (red) “Jesus Loves Me!”
Jesus loves me!
This I know, for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong.
They are weak, but he is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me!
This I know, as he loved so long ago,
taking children on his knee,
saying, "Let them come to me."
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
*CALL TO CONFESSION and *PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious God, we come before you aware of our need for your mercy. Too often we hurry through our days without seeking your wisdom. We lose our way, forget your grace, and fail to live as those who know they are deeply loved. Forgive us when we ignore your guidance, resist your leading, or limit the reach of your love. Recenter our hearts in your truth, and help us remember who we are and whose we are. We offer this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, your beloved Son. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
And to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
And ever shall be,
World without end. Amen, Amen.
CHILDREN’S SERMON The Voice of God: The Ten Commandments
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION and SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 42: 1, 6-7
42 “Here is my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen one in whom I delight;
I will put my Spirit on him,
and he will bring justice to the nations.
6 “I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness;
I will take hold of your hand.
I will keep you and will make you
to be a covenant for the people
and a light for the Gentiles,
7 to open eyes that are blind,
to free captives from prison
and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.
Psalm 29:1-4, 11
1 Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.
3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters;
the God of glory thunders,
the Lord thunders over the mighty waters.
4 The voice of the Lord is powerful;
the voice of the Lord is majestic.
11 The Lord gives strength to his people;
the Lord blesses his people with peace.
This is the word of God for the people of God. Amen
Matthew 3:13-17
The Baptism of Jesus
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”
15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.
16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water.
At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him.
17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
SERMON The Voice of God Claims Us
*REAFFIRMATION OF OUR BAPTISM
Leader: Do you trust that God claims you as beloved?
People: We do, and we rejoice in God’s love.
Leader: Do you trust that in baptism, you are joined to Christ and to God’s people?
People: We do, and we give thanks.
Leader: Do you trust that God’s promise holds you, in every season of life?
People: We do, trusting in God’s steadfast love.
Leader: Live with joy: God has claimed you and you are loved by God, now and always.
People: Thanks be to God. Amen.
*HYMN OF RESPONSE #486 (red) “Child of Blessing, Child of Promise”
Child of blessing, child of promise,
Baptized with the Spirit’s sign,
With this water God has sealed you
Unto love and grace divine.
Child of love, our love’s expression,
Love’s create, loved indeed!
Fresh from God, refresh our spirits;
Into joy and laughter lead.
Child of joy, our dearest treasure,
God’s you are, from God you came.
Back to God we humbly give you:
Live as one who bear’s Christ’s name.
Child of God, your love Parent,
Learn to listen for God’s call.
Grow to laugh and sing and worship;
Trust and love God more than all.
SERVICE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
SPECIAL MUSIC “Loaves Were Broken” Choir
Loaves were broken, words were spoken by the Galilean shore.
Jesus, Bread of Life from heaven, was their food forevermore.
Refrain:
By your body broken for us, by your wine of life outpoured,
Jesus, feed again your people.
Be our Host, our Life, our Lord.
Loaves were broken, words were spoken in a quiet room one night.
In the bread and wine you gave them, Christ, you came as Light from Light. [Refrain]
Loaves are broken, words are spoken, as in faith we gather here.
Jesus speaks across the ages: “I am with you; do not fear!” [Refrain]
By the loaves you break and give us, send us in your name to share
Bread for which the millions hunger, words that tell your love and care. [Refrain]
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you And also with you
Lift up your hearts We lift them to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God It is right to give our thanks and praise.
……to live as your beloved people.
Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all honor and glory are yours, O God,
now and forever. Amen
...I ask you now to join with me in The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION AND BREAKING OF THE BREAD
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR RESOURCES
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen
*CLOSING HYMN #488 (red) “I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry”
“I was there to hear your borning cry; I’ll be there when you are old.
I rejoiced the day you were baptized to see your life unfold.
I was there when you were but a child with a faith to suit you well;
In a blaze of light you wandered off to find where demons dwell.”
“When you heard the wonder of the Word, I was there to cheer you on.
You were raised to praise the living Lord to whom you now belong.
If you find someone to share your time and you join your hearts as one
I’ll be there to make your verses rhyme from dusk till rising sun.”
“In the middle ages of your life, not too old, no longer young,
I’ll be there to guide you through the night, complete what I’ve begun.
When the evening gently closes in and you shut your weary eyes,
I’ll be there as I have always been with just one more surprise.”
“I was there to hear your borning cry; I’ll be there when you are old.
I rejoiced the day your were baptized to see your life unfold.”
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Another Year is Dawning - Wesley/McDonald
