Worship: January 9th, 2022

We Were Baptized in Christ Jesus

We were baptized in Christ Jesus,
we were baptized in his death;
that as Christ was raised victorious,
we might live a brand new life.
And if we have been united
in a dreadful death like his,
we will all be reunited, for he lives.

In the water and the witness,
in the breaking of the bread,
in the waiting arms of Jesus
who is risen from the dead,
God has made a new beginning
from the ashes of our past;
in the losing and winning we hold fast.

Glory be to God the Father,
glory be to Christ the Son,
glory to the Holy Spirit,
ever three and ever one;
as it was in the beginning,
glory now resounds again
in a song that has no ending. Amen

Lord of Light

Lord of light, your name outshining
All the stars and suns of space,
Use our talents in your kingdom
As the servants of your grace;
Use us to fulfill your purpose
In the gift of Christ your Son:
Father, as in highest heaven,
Son on earth your will be done.

By the toil of faithful workers
In some far outlying field,
By the courage where the radiance
Of the cross is still revealed,
By the victories of meekness,
Through reproach and suff’ring won:
Father, as in highest heaven,
So on earth your will be done.

Grant that knowledge, still increasing,
At your feet may lowly kneel;
With your grace our triumphs hallow,
With your charity our zeal;
Lift the nations from the shadows
To the gladness of the sun:
Father, as in highest heaven,
So on earth your will be done.

By the prayers of faithful watchers,
Never silent day or night;
By the cross of Jesus, bringing
Peace to all and healing light;
By the love that passes knowledge,
Making all your children one:
Father, as in highest heaven,
So on earth your will be done.