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Baptism Of Our Lord

January 8, 2017

PRELUDE Robert Aaron

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

In the name of the Father, and of the † Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspi-ration of Your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love You and worthily magnify Your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

If we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Therefore, let us confess our sins in the presence of God and of one another.

Silence is kept for reflection.

Most merciful God, we confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways, to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minis-ter of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the † Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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GATHERING SONG Baptized in Water ELW 456

GREETING

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

KYRIE Kyrie Eleison (Lord Have Mercy)

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Let us pray…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ baptism you declared him to be your be-loved Son and set him apart as your agent of grace for your creation. May we who are baptized into his life also be sent as agents of grace

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in your world; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

FIRST READING Isaiah 42:1-9

1Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul de-lights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. 2He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; 3a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. 4He will not grow faint or be discouraged till he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his law. 5Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it: 6“I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by the hand and keep you; I will give you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations, 7to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. 8I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols. 9Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them.”

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

PSALM Psalm 29

1Ascribe to the Lord, you gods, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 2Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his Name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. 3The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; the Lord is upon the mighty waters. 4The voice of the Lord is a powerful voice; the voice of the Lord is a voice of splendor. 5The voice of the Lord breaks the cedar trees; the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon; 6He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox. 7The voice of the Lord splits the flames of fire; the voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. 8The voice of the Lord makes the oak trees writhe and strips the forests bare. 9And in the temple of the Lord all are crying, “Glory!”

10The Lord sits enthroned above the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as King forevermore. 11The Lord shall give strength |to his people; the Lord shall give his peo-

ple the blessing of peace.

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SECOND READING Romans 6:1-11

1What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. 5For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. 6We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to noth-ing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. 7For one who has died has been set free from sin. 8Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. 9We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. 10For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God. 11So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

GOSPEL Matthew 3:13-17

The holy gospel according to St Matthew, the 3rd chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.

Following the reading

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

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SERMON Pastor Brian Pederson

HYMN OF THE DAY Dearest Jesus, We Are Here ELW 520

PRESENTATION

In baptism our gracious heavenly Father frees us from sin and death by joining us to the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are born children of a fallen humanity; by water and the Holy Spirit we are reborn children of God and made members of the church, the body of Christ. Living with Christ and in the communion of saints, we grow in faith, love, and obedience to the will of God.

Logan and Savannah, called by the Holy Spirit, trusting in the grace and love of God, do you desire to have Bailey baptized into Christ?

We do.

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In Christian love you have presented Bailey for Holy Baptism. You should, therefore, faithfully bring her to the services of God's house, and teach her the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments.

As she grows in years, you should place in her hands the Holy Scriptures and provide for her instruction in the Christian faith, that, living in the covenant of her Baptism and in communion with the Church, she may lead a godly life until the day of Jesus Christ.

Do you promise to help Bailey grow in the Christian faith and life?

We do.

Daniel and Hannah, do you promise to nurture Bailey in the Christian faith as you are empowered by God's Holy Spirit, and to help her live in the covenant of baptism and in communion with the church?

We do.

People of God, do you promise to support Bailey and pray for her in her new life in Christ?

We do.

PROFESSION OF FAITH

I ask you now to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the church.

Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God?

I renounce them.

Do you renounce the powers of this world that rebel against God?

I renounce them.

Do you renounce the ways of sin that draw you from God?

I renounce them.

Do you believe in God the Father?

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

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Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

THANKSGIVING AT THE FONT

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Holy God, mighty Lord, gracious Father: We give you thanks, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters and you created heaven and earth.

By the gift of water you nourish and sustain us and all living things.

By the waters of the flood you condemned the wicked and saved those whom you had chosen, Noah and his family. You led Israel by the pillar of cloud and fire through the sea, out of slavery into the freedom of the promised land. In the waters of the Jordan your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Spirit.

By the baptism of his own death and resurrection your beloved Son has set us free from the bondage to sin and death, and has opened the way to the joy and freedom of everlasting life.

He made water a sign of the kingdom and of cleansing and rebirth. In obedience to his command, we make disciples of all nations, baptizing

them in the name of the Father, and of the † Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Pour out your Holy Spirit, so that Bailey may be given new life. Wash away the sin of all those who are cleansed by this water and bring them forth as inheritors of your glorious kingdom.

To you be given praise and honor and worship through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

BAPTISM

Bailey Ann, you are baptized in the name of the Father, and of the † Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

You belong to Christ, in whom you have been baptized. Alleluia.

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Let us pray…... We give you thanks, O God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you give your daughters and sons new birth, cleanse them from sin, and raise them to eternal life.

Sustain Bailey with the gift of your Holy Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence, both now and forever. Amen.

Bailey Ann, child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever. Amen.

WELCOME

Let your light so shine before others that all may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Let us welcome Bailey, our newly baptized. We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: join us in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God's creative and redeeming word to all the world.

PEACE

The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.

OFFERING The offering is gathered for the mission of the church, including the care of those in need. If you are visiting with us, please feel free to pass the offering plate, you are our guest.

SPECIAL MUSIC

OFFERTORY Doxology BH 253

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. A-men.

OFFERING PRAYER

Let us pray. We offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us—

our selves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

DIALOGUE

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

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Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

PREFACE It is indeed right, our duty and our joy… (pastor continues, concluding with), we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

LORD'S PRAYER (SUNG) Our Father, which 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 for-give 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.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

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THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION: is open to all. We believe and teach that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine/juice, which are his body and blood. Young children whose parents do not wish for them to receive Communion yet are welcome to come forward and receive a blessing.

COMMUNION SONG

CONG. SONG What Feast of Love ELW 465

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CONG. SONG Wash, O God, our Sons and Daughters ELW 490

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CONG. SONG I Love You, Lord

POST COMMUNION BLESSING

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you, and keep you in his grace. Amen.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Let us pray…. We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life. In your mercy, strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

BLESSING

The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord's face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. In the name of the Father, and of the † Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen.

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SENDING SONG Give Thanks

DISMISSAL Go in peace, Serve the Lord! Thanks be to God!

******* TCDEF Fe welcome into the family of God, Bailey Ann Shawver-Evans, daughter of Logan Evans & Savannah Shawver. Sponsors are Hannah Greenhill and Daniel Pulley. Bailey’s grandparents are Shaun & Pamela Shawver and Rich & Erin Evans. We welcome her into the body of Christ, and into the mission we share at North Bay Lutheran.

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TCDEF’G WCHGIJK AGGJGLEMLG

GHNNLNHG: Frank & Carole Boyko

UGINHG: Pete Fischer & Jessine Foss

CCOOPMJCM AGGJGLEMLG: Cheryl Rogers & Rosemary Wheaton

RNEDNH: Judy Clark

CCQQNN HCGLG: Patty Worth-Dunlap, Joanne Wilkinson, & Carla

Anderson

SERHJGLEMG: Vi Schrader & Metha Rolfsrud

LCRS-PK: Shari Stormo

FTCUNHG: Given by the Evans family to the Glory of God, in honor of

Sadie’s 10th birthday & Bailey’s baptism.

Last Week’s Attendance: 45