Order of service 18th June 2023 “What is this all about?”
Welcome – Keith
Happy birthday – Amelia
Hymn O praise the Name
Call to worship
Matthew 3: 13 – 17
“Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”
Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfil all righteousness.” Then John consented.
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. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” – Sharon
Matthew 28: 19 – 20
“Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Lorraine
Opening prayer – Deidrie
Thought “What is this all about?”
Testimony – Sharon
Hymn – The Lord's my Shepherd
Testimony – Lorraine
Hymn Here I am
Testimony – Deidre
Hymn Because He lives I face tomorrow
Testimony – Alex
Hymn – 10,000 reasons
Testimony – Lucas
Hymn Build your Kingdom here
Baptisms
Ask those being baptised to come and stand at the left of the baptismal pool. Ask everybody to move their chairs to the side and come and stand around the baptismal pool. Encourage family and friends of those being baptised to come to front of the crowd.
Sharing the peace
Hymn Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Blessing
“‘“May the Lord bless you
and keep you;
may the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
may the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”’ – Keith
Communal Grace – Steve
Happy Birthday – Amelia