Pastor Tim Maxa's Sunday Service

“Baptism - Then and Now”
The Trinity Larger Presbyterian Sunday morning service as recorded from the Lenox United Presbyterian Church on Epiphany/Baptism of the Lord Sunday, January 7, 2024. Led by Pastor Tim Maxa. If you would like to make an offering, it may be sent to either the Lenox Presbyterian Church at 401 W. Michigan Street, Lenox, IA 59751 or to the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church in Sharpsburg, IA 50862. Order of Service is as follows:
Preludes Becky Donaldson, piano
Words of Welcome/Announcements
Song of Preparation “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus”
Epiphany Litany
Leader: Rise! Shine! For your light has come!
People: The glory of the Lord has risen upon us!
Leader: Nations shall come to the light of the Lord!
People: Kings shall be attracted to the brightness of God.
Leader: Wise men came from the east, following a star.
People: They were looking for the newborn “King of the Jews”.
Leader: And when they found Jesus, they worshipped him.
People: They gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Leader: Let us worship, too, and offer our gifts to the Lord.
Hymn of Praise “As with Gladness Men of Old
Prayer of Confession
Great God, you have given us Jesus, light of the world, but we
choose darkness and cling to sins that hide the brightness of your
love. Forgive us, we pray. Baptize us with Holy Spirit so that, forgiven
and renewed, we might shine with the light of Jesus, our Lord. Amen.
An Assurance of Pardon John 1:5
Declaration of Forgiveness
Passing of the Peace
Children’s Message “How do various children see Jesus?”
Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world!
Red, brown, yellow, black and white; they are precious in his sight!
Jesus loves the little children of the world.
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Minute for Mission “Prayers for the Persecuted”
Prayers of the People & Lord’s Prayer
Meditation Hymn “What Child Is This, Who, Laid to Rest”
Annual Meeting Announcement January 21, 2023
Sharing of Tithes and Offerings
Doxology & Prayer of Dedication
Scripture Readings Acts 19:1-7
Mark 1:9-11
Sermon “Baptism - Then and Now”
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Closing Hymn “The First Nowell”
Benediction