Sunday, January 11, 2026
Today, we mark the Baptism of Jesus, following Matthew’s narrative. The speed with which Matthew takes us from annunciation to birth to baptism can feel a little jarring—especially in the abridged version presented in the Revised Common Lectionary. The baptism marks the formal launch of Jesus’ ministry, but this Sunday we consider the journey that immediately preceded it, and specifically the first step Jesus would have taken to leave Galilee and travel to meet John at the Jordan. This kind of life-altering commitment is difficult to make, especially when the hardship ahead is clear. Yet these commitments are worth making—and worth keeping.
Presiding: Rev. Greg Powell
Music Lead: Gordon Miller
Tech Team: Danny Waters, Jamie Waters, Alan Thurston
Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:13-17
Reader: Mahima Silvester
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