9:30am Prelude - “Allegro” by Vivaldi - Martha Geissler Welcome - Rev. Dana Seiler Opening Song - “The Father’s House” Time of Greeting Baptism of Emerson Virginia Mullis Children’s Message Song - “O Praise the Name” Reflection on Baptism Song - “Living Water” Sermon - “An Inward Grace” baptized Jesus when he was around age . Infant baptism signifies our awareness of how God is very much at work in our lives well before we even have the of comprehending it. St. Augustine once described the as an outward and visible sign of an inward and invisible grace. In contrast to cheap grace, confronts us with a gracious call to follow Jesus. Take some time this week to reflect on your baptismal vows. How will these vows change or affect your life over the next year? Baptismal Vows: Do you profess Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior? Do you trust in Him? Will you be Christ’s faithful disciple, obeying His word and showing His love? Special Music - “The Lord’s My Shepherd” Offering and Prayer - Pam Conrad Closing Song - “Graves Into Gardens” Benediction 11:00am Prelude - “Allegro” by Vivaldi - Martha Geissler, violin Welcome - Rev. Dana Seiler Call to Worship - Pam Conrad Leader: We come today to be filled with the Spirit of God; People: We come to be washed in God’s holy grace. Leader: God’s voice calls us to the water, People: and we immerse ourselves in God’s love. Leader: God speaks to us: “You are my Beloved.” People: We receive God’s claim upon us. Leader: We lay our lives at the altar of God. People: We worship God in awe and gratitude. Hymn - “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” - #139 3 Verses Prayer of Confession: Father God, many of us were so young when we were baptized or confirmed that we don’t remember the promises. We don’t take time to honor those sacred vows that were said around us that day, to serve Jesus as our Lord, to obey His word, and show His love. Help us be mindful each day of this precious gift, given in this community, as we nurture one another through the love of Jesus Christ, Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness Passing of the Peace Reflection on Baptism Anthem - “The Lord’s My Shepherd” Martha Geissler Sermon - “An Inward Grace” - Rev. Dana Seiler baptized Jesus when he was around age . Infant baptism signifies our awareness of how God is very much at work in our lives well before we even have the of comprehending it. St. Augustine once described the as an outward and visible sign of an inward and invisible grace. In contrast to cheap grace, confronts us with a gracious call to follow Jesus. Take some time this week to reflect on your baptismal vows. How will these vows change or affect your life over the next year? Baptismal Vows: Do you profess Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior? Do you trust in Him? Will you be Christ’s faithful disciple, obeying His word and showing His love? Offering and Prayer of Thanksgiving Doxology Affirmation of Faith - The Apostles’ Creed: 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. Closing Hymn - “Baptized in Water” - #492 - 3 Verses Benediction Postlude - “Allegro” by Handel - Martha Geissler