Baptismal Service
Provide paper hearts for each person to write down some of the
ways they’ve seen the baptismal candidate grow into this
covenant.
Sharing and Announcements
Prelude
|
Gathering Hymns: "As We Gather"
"Come, Holy Spirit, Come"
|
NS 3
NS 6 |
Welcome and Call to Worship
Read the first stanza of "Just as I Am, Thine Own to
Be," HS 421, using plural pronouns.
|
*Opening Hymns: "Holy Ground"
"Just as I Am, Thine Own to Be"
|
NS 13
HS 421 |
*Invocation
*Response
Disciples’ Generous Response
Scripture: Ephesians 3:17–21
Reflection
How can we not give back with joy on such a special day? As
the offering is received, also place your paper hearts in the
baskets.
Challenge
|
Ministry of Music: "Lord, I Give You"
OR Congregational Song: "Lord, I Give You"
|
NS 32
NS 32 |
Words of Commitment
Ask the candidate(s) to read the words to "Touch Me,
Lord, with Thy Spirit Eternal," HS 409.
Sacrament of Baptism
Use "God Forgave My Sin in Jesus’ Name," HS
382, as background music while the candidate and minister enter
the water. This can be played quietly again while the minister
and baptized person exit the font.
|
*Closing Hymn: "Send Me Forth, O Blessed Master"
*Benediction
*Response
*Postlude
|
HS 424 |
