Proclaiming the Good News

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This opening prayer, congregational prayer, and prayer for illumination focus on living out our baptismal vows. Suitable to use in service remembering Christ's baptism.
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Revised Common Lectionary
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RCL at Vanderbilt
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Thematic God of grace and glory, you call us with your voice of flame to be your people, faithful and courageous. As your beloved Son embraced his mission in the waters of baptism, inspire us with the fire of your Spirit to join in his transforming work. We ask this in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. Intercessory Sisters and brothers, our baptismal vows call us to compassion and mercy on behalf of those in need. We offer our prayers for the church and the world. Prayers of the People, concluding with: Lord God, you revealed your Son in the waters of the Jordan and anointed him with the power of the Holy Spirit to proclaim good news to all people. Sanctify us by the same Spirit, that we may proclaim the healing power of the gospel by acts of love in your name. Amen. Scripture God, your voice moves over the waters. Immerse us in your grace, mark us with your images, and raise us to live our baptismal vows empowered by the Holy Spirit and the example of Christ our Lord, in whose name we pray. Amen.
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Psalm 29:3; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
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Year C Baptism of the Lord
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