Richard Snowden, Lay Speaker Lonnie Knight, Music Director/Organist

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1 Talbott Cumberland Presbyterian Church Together Calling People to Christ 7410 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy. P.O. Box 116, Talbott, TN Phone and Fax: Richard Snowden, Lay Speaker Lonnie Knight, Music Director/Organist The Baptism of the Lord The First Sunday After the Epiphany January 10, 2016 Morning Worship 11:00 AM

2 GOD GATHERS HIS PEOPLE Interlude Welcome and Announcements Carolyn McClane, pianist Elder Jeanie Saunders, Worship Leader Ringing of the Chimes Prelude The Heavens Declare His Glory L. van Beethoven Bringing of the Light Conner Rollins, acolyte Todd Greene, crucifer THE WORSHIP OF GOD *Call to Worship One: Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings. All: Ascribe to the Lord, glory and strength. One: Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name. All: Worship the Lord in holy splendor. One: The voice of the Lord is over the waters, All: The God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters. One: The voice of the Lord causes the oaks to whirl, and strips the forest bare; All: And in his temple all say, Glory! *Hymn of Praise No. 758 Baptized in Water Bunessan

3 *Affirmation of Faith Revised Apostle s Creed One: Christians, what do we believe as Cumberland Presbyterians? All: We believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended to the grave. The third day He arose from the dead. He ascended into heaven, where He shall sit at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from where He shall judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the everlasting life. Amen. *Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Greatorex Prayers of the People The Lord s Prayer (In Unison) Our Father which 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. Musical Response No. 817 (Choir & Congregation) Hear our prayer, O Lord, hear our prayer, O Lord; incline thine ear to us, and grant us thy peace. Amen. Assurance of Pardon I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Brothers and sisters, in Jesus Christ your sins are forgiven.

4 Offertory OUR WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart arr. N. Johnson *The Doxology Old Hundredth Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Prayer of Dedication and Thanksgiving Jeanie Saunders PRESENTATION OF GOD S WORD Anthem Down To The River To Pray arr. Sheldon Curry As I went down to the river to pray, studyin about that good ol way and who shall wear the starry crown, Good Lord, show me the way. O sisters, let s go down, let s go down, come on down. O sisters, let s go down, down to the river to pray. O brothers O fathers.. O mothers. O sinners. Children s Message Marianne Sharp

5 *Hymn of the Word Down By the Jordan Biblical Reference: Luke 3:1-22 Lobe den Herren Down by the Jordan, a prophet named John was baptizing, Preaching a message the people found bold and surprising: "God will forgive! Show that you'll change how you live! Surely God's new day is rising!" There by the river, the crowd came with great expectation: "Are you God's Chosen One, sent here to rescue our nation?" "No!" John replied. "He who is mightier than I Judges and offers salvation." Jesus, you went to be baptized along with the others, Taking your place among sinners, God's lost sons and daughters. Then with great love, God's Spirit came as a dove! Your work began in those waters. Here in the Church, we are baptized and filled with God's Spirit. Freed and forgiven, we're welcomed with joy! Can you hear it? This is God's sign! This is how God says, "You're mine!" Let's take the good news and share it! The Reading Of The Word Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 43:1-7 Fear not I am with thee But now, this is what the LORD says he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

6 When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. 3 For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your stead. 4 Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life. 5 Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west. 6 I will say to the north, Give them up! and to the south, Do not hold them back. Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth 7 everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made. New Testament Lesson Acts 8:14-17 Baptized through the Holy Spirit 14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. 15 When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16 because the Holy Spirit had not yet come on any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

7 *Gospel Lesson Luke 3:15-22 The Messiah will baptize with the Holy Spirit 15 The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be the Messiah. 16 John answered them all, I baptize you with water. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 His winnowing fork is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. 18 And with many other words John exhorted the people and proclaimed the good news to them. 19 But when John rebuked Herod the tetrarch because of his marriage to Herodias, his brother s wife, and all the other evil things he had done, 20 Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison. 21 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased. Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Prayer of the Word Homily Richard Snowden Our Baptism.When Heaven Opens To Us Scripture: Luke 3:15-22 Text: Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened. (vs. 21b) Heaven opens with a Present Spirit descends with a Promise Voice of God affirms your Position Love drives us to Pass it On

8 GOD SENDS HIS PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD *Hymn When Jesus Came To Jordan Ellacombe When Jesus came to Jordan to be baptized by John, he did not come for pardon. but as God's Holy One. He came to share repentance with all who mourn their sins, to speak the vital sentence with which good news begins. He came to share temptation, our utmost woe and loss, for us and our salvation to die upon the cross. So when the Dove descended on him, the Holy One, the hidden years had ended, the age of grace begun. *Benediction *Taking The Light Into The World *Postlude We Bless The Name of Christ the Lord Canonbury *Congregation will please stand if able ** Church Copyright License #

9 In order to meet the projected General Fund Budget for 2015, ($101, ) we need a weekly offering of $1, January 3, 2016 Sunday School Attendance Morning Worship Attendance-53 Sunday School Offering $50.00 Morning Worship Offering----$ Building Fund Offering $ Food Pantry Offering $20.00 Total Offering $ Thanks for donations given to the building fund in memory of Cora Horner by: Marcella Franklin, Matt & Jennifer Finley, Susan Griggs, Daniel Griggs, Kathleen Garrett, Lonnie Knight, Phyllis Knight, Edith Quarles, Jane Satterfield, Richard & Denzel Snowden, Norma Stanbery, and Marty & Marsha Wagner; in memory of Doug Baldridge by: Marcella Franklin, Matt & Jennifer Finley, Daniel Griggs, Susan Griggs, Kathleen Garrett, Edith Quarles, Jane Satterfield, and Norma Stanbery. LOAVES & FISHES UPDATE Our total offering for the Loaves & Fishes was $ % ($326.25) was sent to the CP denomination center for Guatemala Hot Lunch Program and 25% ($108.75) will be used to support local hunger. Birthdays Anniversaries

10 THIS WEEK Today Jan. 10 Tues. Jan. 12 Wed. Jan. 13 CHURCH SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10:00am Sunday School (All ages) 11:00am Morning Worship The Baptism of the Lord, The 1 st Sunday after the Epiphany 3:00pm East Tennessee Presbytery Choir rehearsal 4:30pm Session Meeting 6:00pm Bible Study 6:00pm CPWM 6:00pm Wednesday Night Meal 6:45pm Bible Study 7:15pm Choir Rehearsal LOOKING AHEAD Sunday Jan :00am Sunday School (All ages) 11:00am Morning Worship The Second Sunday after the Epiphany Elder Terry Sanders, speaker 3:00pm Memorial Service for Doug Baldridge 6:00pm Bible Study Tues. Jan 19 Wed. Jan. 20 7:00pm Worship Service at LifeCare in Jefferson City 6:00pm Wednesday Night Meal 6:45pm Bible Study 7:15pm Choir Rehearsal Elders Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Lonnie Knight Richard Snowden Jim Rolen Terry Sanders Marianne Sharp Jeanie Saunders Deacons Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Allen Williamson Peggy Long Larry Knoll Ron Saunders JANUARY Elder of the Month..Richard Snowden Deacon of the Month....Peggy Long Greeters of the Month.....Larry & Gale Knoll

11 DENOMINATION DAY CELEBRATION We are hosting the Presbytery of East Tennessee service this year on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 3:00pm. Our CPWM is providing the meal to follow the Denonimation Day program. Cost will be $7.00. Please sign the sheet in the narthex if you are planning to attend and there will also be a sign-up sheet if you can provide a dessert. There will be a Presbytery choir composed of choir members from various churches in the Presbytery. Rehearsals will be today, January 10 at 3:00pm and on Sunday, January 24 at 3:00pm.

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