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“More Like You” Trinity Adult Choir

Shall We Gather at the River Shall we gather at the river, where bright angel feet have trod, with its crystal tide forever flowing by the throne of God? Shall We Gather at the River (1) WORDS: Robert Lowry, 1864 (Rev. 22:1-5)

Refrain Yes, we’ll gather at the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river; Refrain Yes, we’ll gather at the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river; Shall We Gather at the River (Refrain)

gather with the saints at the river that flows by the throne of God.

2. On the margin of the river, washing up its silver spray, we will walk and worship ever, all the happy golden day. Shall We Gather at the River (2)

Refrain Yes, we’ll gather at the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river; Refrain Yes, we’ll gather at the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river; Shall We Gather at the River (Refrain)

gather with the saints at the river that flows by the throne of God.

3. Ere we reach the shining river, lay we every burden down; grace our spirits will deliver, and provide a robe and crown. Shall We Gather at the River (3)

Refrain Yes, we’ll gather at the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river; Refrain Yes, we’ll gather at the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river; Shall We Gather at the River (Refrain)

gather with the saints at the river that flows by the throne of God.

4. Soon we’ll reach the shining river, soon our pilgrimage will cease; soon our happy hearts will quiver with the melody of peace. Shall We Gather at the River (4)

Refrain Yes, we’ll gather at the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river; Refrain Yes, we’ll gather at the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river; Shall We Gather at the River (Refrain)

gather with the saints at the river that flows by the throne of God.

Father in heaven, at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Grant that all who are baptized into his name may keep the covenant that they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, One God, in glory everlasting. Amen. Prayer of Intention

God is Here Today

Trinity Children’s Time! Baptismal Dates

First Reading Acts 19: 1-8 Text

While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul took a route through the interior and came to Ephesus, where he found some disciples. He asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you came to believe?” They replied, “We’ve not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” Then Paul said, “What baptism did you receive, then?”They answered, “John’s baptism.” Paul explained, “John baptized with a baptism by which people showed they were changing their hearts and lives—the baptism of repentance.

It was a baptism that told people about the one who was coming after him. This is the one in whom they were to believe. This one is Jesus. After they listened to Paul, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking in other languages and prophesying. Altogether, there were about twelve people. Paul went to the synagogue and spoke confidently for the next three months. He interacted with those present and offered convincing arguments concerning the nature of God’s kingdom.

Dear Jesus, in Whose Life I See Dear Jesus, in whose life I see all that I would, but fail to be, Dear Jesus, in Whose Life I See (Verse 1) WORDS: John Hunter, 1889

let thy clear light forever shine, to shame and guide this life of mine.

2. Though what I dream and what I do in my weak days are always two, Dear Jesus, in Whose Life I See (Verse 2)

help me, oppressed by things undone, O thou whose deeds and dreams were one!

Second Reading Mark 1: 4-11

John the Baptist was in the wilderness calling for people to be baptized to show that they were changing their hearts and lives and wanted God to forgive their sins. Everyone in Judea and all the people of Jerusalem went out to the Jordan River and were being baptized by John as they confessed their sins.John wore clothes made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey. He announced, “One stronger than I am is coming after me. I’m not even worthy to bend over and loosen the strap of his sandals. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

About that time, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and John baptized him in the Jordan River. While he was coming up out of the water, Jesus saw heaven splitting open and the Spirit, like a dove, coming down on him. And there was a voice from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I dearly love; in you I find happiness.”

The Word Preached “ Known by a Watermark” Pastor Geri Hamlen

In the name of Jesus.... Hear our Prayers....

35 Offering of the People

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow 95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Old 100th) WORDS: Thomas Ken, 1674

praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

I am no longer my own,but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed by thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee or brought low for thee. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it. And the covenant which I have made on earth, let it be ratified in heaven. Amen. Covenant Prayer in the Wesleyan Tradition

It Is Well with My Soul 377 It Is Well With My Soul (1) WORDS: Horatio G. Spafford, When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll;

whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.

It Is Well With My Soul (Refrain) Refrain It is well (It is well) with my soul, (with my soul,) it is well, it is well with my soul. Refrain It is well (It is well) with my soul, (with my soul,) it is well, it is well with my soul.

It Is Well With My Soul (2) 2. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, let this blest assurance control,

that Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and hath shed his own blood for my soul.

It Is Well With My Soul (Refrain) Refrain It is well (It is well) with my soul, (with my soul,) it is well, it is well with my soul. Refrain It is well (It is well) with my soul, (with my soul,) it is well, it is well with my soul.

Remember Your Baptism and be Thankful!

It Is Well With My Soul (3) 3. My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part but the whole,

is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

It Is Well With My Soul (Refrain) Refrain It is well (It is well) with my soul, (with my soul,) it is well, it is well with my soul. Refrain It is well (It is well) with my soul, (with my soul,) it is well, it is well with my soul.

It Is Well With My Soul (4) 4. And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, the clouds be rolled back as a scroll;

the trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, even so, it is well with my soul.

It Is Well With My Soul (Refrain) Refrain It is well (It is well) with my soul, (with my soul,) it is well, it is well with my soul. Refrain It is well (It is well) with my soul, (with my soul,) it is well, it is well with my soul.

Peace be with you.....