Hebrews 1: 1-6
Psalm 97: 1-2 and 6-10
Mark 1: 14-20
Hebrews 1: 1-6
Psalm 97: 1-2 and 6-10
Mark 1: 14-20
Bible Readings for Epiphany 1: The Baptism of Jesus:
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Genesis 1:1-5 – Genesis 1:1-5 NIVUK – The beginning – In the beginning God – Bible Gateway – the very beginning of the Bible indicating how Baptism is symbolic not just of individual “new birth” but in Jesus’ case a “new birth” of all Creation.
Acts 19:1-7 – Acts 19:1-7 NIVUK – Paul in Ephesus – While Apollos was at – Bible Gateway – Paul in this passage clearly makes a distinction between “the baptism of John” and “the baptism of Jesus:” one for repentance and knowledge about God, the other to enter into relationship and to share in His life.
Mark 1:4-11 – Mark 1:4-11 NIVUK – And so John the Baptist appeared in the – Bible Gateway – this short passage is full of imagery and symbolism linking together so many Old Testament passages of hopes and dreams. At its hear however, is the idea that because “the one who will come after me” (words John himself uses) was the foretold Messiah – the link is that the word “Messiah” technically means “the Anointed One,” the Priest, the one who stands as a ‘bridge’ between the people and God. Therefore, because Jesus is received into sonship and has the Holy Spirit bestowed upon Him by God, so too have we.
Remarkable. And we will be looking into what this means today in our worship.
Traditional Hymns and Songs:
– cover version by Spatz auf dem Dach (simple clean female folk solo) with Lyrics: (137) Spirit of God (The Skye Boat Hymn) – Lyric-Video | Spatz auf dem Dach – YouTube
– Cover version by St Michael’s Church, Verwood in Dorset with lyrics: (137) Will you come and follow me – YouTube
– cover version by the Morriston Orpheus Welsh Male Voice Choir, very moving and powerful: (137) Cwm Rhondda (Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah) – Côr OrpheusTreforys/ Morriston Orpheus Choir – YouTube
Modern:
Videos/DVD:
Its all very exciting. Details of how to find “The Shepherds” on YouTube: (127) The Chosen: The Shepherd (Pilot Episode) – YouTube
Genesis 1: 1-5
Acts 19: 1-7
Mark 1: 4-11
1 John 5: 14-end
Psalm 149: 1-5
John 3: 22-30
The Rule of Life Bible Study Group returns with Series 2 starting on Tuesday 12th January from 7:30 pm until 9pm via Zoom
The plan is to journey with Jesus by studying various episodes and bible passages from His early ministry to learn how we can love Him more deeply and follow Him more closely as His apprentices and disciples. Our journey of six Tuesday evenings starts with the Epiphany celebration of Christ coming in flesh as our light and salvation.
This is a stand-alone set of sessions and you are very welcome, whether or not you attended Series One. The studies will be co-led at first by Ian and Sonya Stocker and Nick and Sarah Jarrett-Kerr. We will be following the principles and format used in Series 1. As Howard Worsley has reminded us, the key thing is to get us all opening the Bible together, sharing and praying as we go deeper into the heart of God while renewing our own.
Nick and Sarah Jarrett-Kerr will be responsible for the administration of the group, so if you would like to attend, please indicate your interest to them (nick@jarrett-kerr.com or 07768 921166) so they can send you joining instructions and Zoom details.
We regret to inform you that for the time being, the Vicar and PCCs, following advice from The Church of England and Public Health have decided to suspend ALL PUBLIC WORSHIP until further notice.
The Church will still be OPEN for private personal prayer, we ask that you adhere to social distancing and use the sanitiser provided.
This decision is not taken lightly and is done in the best interest of congregation and worship leaders.
Online services will continue to be broadcast each Sunday from both Banwell and Congresbury alternately at 10.30am on www.facebook.com/NewCreationChurches
For up-to-date information or to find help and support within the villages, please visit our website www.newcreationchurches.org.uk
1 John 5: 5-13
Psalm 147: 13-end
Luke 5: 12-16