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Woship Resources 2007-2008 — Year A: Passionate for Peace

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A Child’s Baptism

Welcome

*Hymn

“Shine, Jesus, Shine” NS 45
OR “Firm Foundation” NS 10

*Invocation

*Hymn

“Jesus Is the Rock” Sing through twice. NS 24
OR “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” NS 33

Suggested Scripture Readings

Matthew 28:19–20

Acts 2:38

Charge to the Candidate(s)

Congregation Sharing

Congregation members will be asked to take colored paper hands out of their bulletins and write on them encouraging comments to the candidate(s). These will be collected (by individuals chosen before the service) and will be placed in a scrapbook along with photos of the service and other mementos. The scrapbook can be given to the candidate during a reception after the service.

*Hymn

“God Forgave My Sin in Jesus’ Name” HS 382
OR “My Lord, I Come This Hour to Make” HS 357

Baptism of the Candidate(s)

Congratulations to the Candidate(s)

If the baptism is outside, after the candidate is baptized release live butterflies (if available) symbolizing a new life.

*Closing Hymn

“Companions on the Journey” NS 7
OR “We Are One in the Spirit” HS 466

*Closing Prayer

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