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Weekly Nurture Devotion
January 11: Baptism of the Lord
Read Matthew 3:13-17
As we celebrate Jesus’ baptism, we also remember our own baptism. We are baptized into the body of Christ, and we are also empowered by the same Spirit of God that descended upon Jesus. What do you remember, or have you been told about your baptism? What does your baptism mean to you? Share with someone and ask them about their baptism.
Worship -January 11 at 10:00 am
We welcome you to in-person or online worship services in the Sanctuary on
Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Brandi Hicks will be at the pulpit this Sunday. The Sermon is
“ Washed and Made New ”.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Amen.
OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 42:1-9
Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry out or lift up his voice or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice in the earth, and the coastlands wait for his teaching. Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to idols. See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them.
GOSPEL Matthew 3:13-17
Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw God’s Spirit descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from the heavens said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”
THE WORD OF THE LORD!
Thanks be to God!
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Upcoming Events
POTLUCK SUNDAY will be celebrated this Sunday. We invite everyone to the potluck after the worship service. Even if you cannot bring any food to the potluck, we invite you to bring your most important ingredient – YOU!!
THE SESSION HAS CALLED the Annual Congregational Meeting for Sunday, January 25, 2026 during worship in the sanctuary. Ed Thompson will moderate. The meeting’s purpose is to:
• Receive the annual reports of church committees and organizations, and answer any questions about the reports.
• Review and answer questions on the 2025 Year End Financial Report; and discuss the 2026 church budget.
• Hear and act upon the report from the Congregation's Nominating Committee.
• Hear and act upon a proposed amendment to the Rock Lake Presbyterian Church Incorporated Bylaws.
Urgent need for food!
Heart and Hand Food Pantry has an urgent need for food. They are asking for our assistance.
Their needs list follows:
Fruit, Rice, Beans, Jelly, Ravioli, Spaghetti Noodles, Crackers, Soup, Jiffy Mix, Ramen Noodles, Chicken Noodle Soup, or any other canned or boxed food.
There is also an urgent need for diapers of all sizes.