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Next Sunday, January 17

11 a.m. Rev. Christopher A. Henry

“Back to Basics: Who is Jesus?”

What is Grace?Ephesians 2:1-10

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Welcome! We are so glad to have you with us in worship this morning. If you are worshipping with us for the first time, we welcome you into this new sense of sanctuary – friends joined through Livestream, on Facebook, and at home on TV. We are indeed a community of faith and we are most grateful to still share in fellowship together.

PRE-SERVICE MUSIC

Lisa Scott, Violin (ISO)Perry Scott, Cello (ISO)

Duet IV Allegro François Devienne (1759-1803)

Sonata for violin and cello Allegretto Spiritoso Grave Vivace Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)

Sonate pour violon et violoncelle II. Lent Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)

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All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.

WORSHIP LEADERS

Rev. Christopher A. Henry Senior Pastor

Rev. Lex M. Allum Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry

Rev. Karen L. Lang Executive Pastor

Elder Beverly Miller Liturgist

Gary Walters Piano

Thomas Brinkley Bass

Chris Pyle Drums

Erin Benedict Vocalist & Sanctuary Choir Section Leader

Dr. Michelle Louer Director of Music and Fine Arts

Dr. John Allegar Organist and Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts

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January 10, 2021–Baptism of the LordWe Come Together as God’s People

Prelude African Flower Duke Ellington (1899-1974)

Welcome Rev. Christopher A. Henry

* Call to Worship Rev. Lex M. Allum and Rev. Karen L. Lang

Leader One: This is the day the Lord has made:

Leader Two: a day for praise and prayer, a day for gratitude and generosity, a day for loving our neighbor and welcoming the stranger.

Leader One: This is the time God has given us:

Leader Two: a time for reflection and sacred silence, a time for listening, a time for encountering the holy and remembering who we are.

Leader One: This is the life to which God calls us:

Leader Two: a life of humility and service, a life of faith and hope, a life of learning and growing.

Leader One: Let us worship God!

* Prayer of Adoration

* Opening Hymn Take Me to the Water SPIRITUAL

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Call to Confession

Silent Confession

Prayer of Confession

Gracious God, we’d rather not admit it, but we are a mess. At the start of a new year, we’re brooding over old mistakes and fretting over all that could go wrong. We’re yearning for lives that matter and relationships that are authentic. We’re hiding behind secrets, or façades, or allusions of being “fine.”

Please don’t give up on us, O God. We need you. In our confession, listen to our longing to be different, to be changed, to be whole, to be forgiven. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

* Response of Praise #492 Baptized in Water BUNESSAN

* Passing of the Peace

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We Experience God’s Word

Time with Children

Prayer for Illumination Elder Beverly Miller

First Scripture Lesson Jeremiah 31:1-6

Anthem Wade in the Water traditional Spiritual

Second Scripture Lesson Ephesians 2:1-10

Sermon Rev. Christopher A. Henry

“What is Grace?”"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God."

(Ephesians 2:8)

Moment of Silent Meditation

We Give Thanks to God Affirmation of Faith The Apostles' Creed Rev. Karen L. Lang

I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

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Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity

Offertory Deep River traditional Spiritual, arr. Walters

Prayers of the People and 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.

We Go Forth to Serve

* Closing Hymn #280 Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound AMAZING GRACE

* Charge and Benediction

Postlude Rain Waltz Fred Hersch (b. 1955)

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GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT

As we give, we fulfill a deep truth of our identity and purpose as children of God. Because giving is what we were created to do, being generous brings great joy to all who engage with the gifts we have been given. Thank you for so generously sharing your gifts among one another, and throughout this welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives. Visit SecondChurch.org/Give to learn more.

THE POWER OF PRAYER

We are here to join with you in prayer. How can we support you? To engage with one of our pastors, fill out a Prayer Request Form at SecondChurch.org/Prayer and we'll be in touch shortly.

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News Within the Church FamilyDeaths:

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If you or a family member is hospitalized, or if you have any needs for prayer or support, please contact Ashley Elskus at

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