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CHIMING THE HOUR
Let us quiet our hearts, minds, and voices in preparation for worship. Please turn off or silence electronic devices, including cell phones, remembering that our virtual congregation is joining us via livestream from prelude through postlude.
PRELUDE
Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God
(Handbell Choir)
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By Karen Lafferty. Arranged by Martha Lynn Thompson. 1972 and this Arr. © 2011 CCCM Music and Maranatha Music
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GREETING/ANNOUNCEMENTS
INTROIT
Beloved, Let Us Love One Another
(Sanctuary Choir)
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CALL TO WORSHIP
The Spirit and the Church say, “Come.”
The people of the Word say, “Come.”
Let everyone who is thirsty come.
Receive the gift of the water of life.
OPENING PRAYER
*HYMN: GtG 288
Spirit of the Living God
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CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy Triune God,
In baptism you gave us the Holy Spirit
to teach and guide us;
but we rely on ourselves,
and refuse to trust your direction.
In baptism you joined us to Christ in his death
that we might be raised with Christ in new life;
but we cherish old ways
and fail to embrace the risen life
of righteousness, justice, and love.
Remember the promises you made to us in our baptism,
forgive our sinful ways
and heal our brokenness.
Set us free from all that enslaves us,
and raise us to new life in Jesus Christ,
that we may be your faithful servants,
showing forth your healing love to the world,
to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
Anyone who is in Christ
is a new creation.
The old life has gone;
a new life has begun.
I declare to you in the name of Jesus Christ,
you are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
*GLORIA: GtG 582
Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me
Glory to God, whose goodness shines on me,
and to the Son, whose grace has pardoned me,
And to the Spirit, whose love has set me free.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen.
World without end, without end. Amen.
World without end, without end. Amen.
World without end, without end. Amen.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen.
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Text: Trad. liturgical text; adapt. Paul M. Vasile, 2008; Music: Paul M. Vasile, 2008.
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TIME WITH YOUNG DISCIPLES
QUESTIONS FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE CHURCH
Today we celebrate that Valentina Bella is becoming part of our church family.
We are all God’s children.
These questions are for us, the children of First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown.
Each time we say, “We will,”
we make a promise to God and to Valentina.
Will we help Valentina remember
that God loves her and we love her? If so say, “We will.”
“We will.”
Will we share the stories of Jesus
with Valentina? If so say, “We will.” We will.
On behalf of the children
I give this book of Bible stories to Valentina and her family.
May it guide them as they grow in faith.
ANTHEM
Seek Ye First
(Sanctuary Choir)
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Karen Lafferty, Johann Pachelbel. Arr. Douglas E. Wagner. Matthew 6:33; 7:7 © 1972 and this Arr. © 1999 Maranatha! Music
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BAPTISM
Valentina Bella McMaster-Castro
Child of Savannah McMaster and Jahn Castro
PRESENTATION
…As many of you as were baptized into Christ
have clothed yourselves with Christ.
There is no longer Jew or Greek,
there is no longer slave or free,
there is no longer male and female;
for all are one in Christ Jesus.
QUESTIONS FOR THE CONGREGATION
Do you, as members of the church of Jesus Christ,
promise to guide and nurture Valentina Bella
by word and deed,
with love and prayer? We do.
Will you encourage her to know and follow Christ
and to be a faithful member of her church? We will.
PROFESSION OF FAITH
*HYMN (APOSTLE’S CREED): GtG 481
I Believe in God the Father
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THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER
DECLARATION
THE BAPTISM
LAYING ON OF HANDS AND ANOINTING
Valentina Bella, child of the covenant, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit in baptism and marked as Christ’s own forever. Amen.
God who began a good work in you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. Amen.
WELCOME
Valentina Bella, you have been received into the one holy catholic and apostolic church through Baptism.
By the power of the Holy Spirit, you have become a member of the household of God, to share with us in the ministry of Christ
and the priesthood of all believers.
With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you into the body of Christ.
Alleluia! Amen!
Live as a child of the light and let your light shine before others. Amen.
THE PEACE
May mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you.
The people may exchange signs of God’s peace,
greeting those who have been baptized.
SENDING HYMN: GtG 547 v. 1
Go, My Children, with My Blessing
Go, my children, with my blessing, never alone.
Waking, sleeping, I am with you, you are my own.
In my love’s baptismal river, I have made you mine forever.
Go, my children, with my blessing, you are my own.
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Text By Concordia Publishing House. Tune by Jaroslav J Vajda, Welsh traditional; arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams.
©1983 Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved.
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PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE: 1 Timothy 6:6-16
Holy wisdom, holy word.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE
Amazing Children of the Bible Series: Timothy
Pastor Karen
*HYMN: GtG 475
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
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SHARING JOYS AND CONCERNS
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
OFFERTORY
Improvisation
(Organ Solo)
By Dr. Pablo Lavandera
*HYMN OF RESPONSE: STF 2129 v. 1
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus,
I have decided to follow Jesus,
I have decided to follow Jesus,
No turning back, no turning back.
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING/DEDICATION
Almighty and merciful God,
from whom comes all that is good,
we praise you for your mercies,
for your goodness that has created us,
your grace that has sustained us,
your discipline that has corrected us,
your patience that has borne with us,
and your love that has redeemed us.
Help us to love you,
and to be thankful for all your gifts
by serving you and delighting to do your will,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*HYMN: GtG 482
Baptized in Water
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Text: Michael A. Saward, 1981; © 1982 The Jubilate Group (admin. Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188.
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Music: Gaelic melody; arr. Dale Grotenhuis, 1985; © 1987 Faith Alive Christians Resources
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*CHARGE/BENEDICTION
The blessing of God Almighty—
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—
be with you now and always. Alleluia!
As God’s chosen ones—
holy, beloved, and claimed in the waters of baptism—
clothe yourselves with compassion,
kindness, humility, and patience.
Forgive one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.
And above all these things, put on love,
which binds everything together
in perfect harmony. Amen.
POSTLUDE
Wade in the Water
(Organ Solo)
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Traditional African American Spiritual. Arrangement/Engraving © Michael Kravchuk - MichaelKravchuk.com
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