January 12 – Baptism of Christ Sunday
Isaiah 43:1-7 | Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Luke’s account of Jesus’ baptism identifies Jesus as the manifestation of God’s salvation as described in the Hebrew Scriptures. In the same way that Luke’s baptism narrative invites us to take a backward glance at the promises of the Hebrew Scriptures, this week’s Isaiah passage encourages a future gaze to the fulfillment of God’s promise to one day gather people from East, West, North, and South in the realm of God. This week’s backward glance and future gaze remind us that Jesus is the center of all of God’s promises.
This day, we celebrate Jesus’ baptism and remember the role our baptism has played in our lives. It is a day we also remember that along with Jesus, we are beloved by God and empowered to participate in God’s healing work in the world. Spirit will be sharing in music leadership.
Livestream 10:30 AM Worship Service
ERUCC also holds a healing worship service with Holy Communion at 8:30 AM.
