Here is the link for the January 5, 2025 worship service: https://youtu.be/7CKClek75GM
Sunday, January 12, 2025 – worship at 10:45 a.m.
Big Question: 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. (in person at the church and on Zoom)
Sunday School – look for the Sunday School Schedule in the announcements that will be sent out on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Christian Education meets this week.
Scripture to ponder & Prayer
January 6, 2025
Scriptures for this week: Isaiah 43:1–7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14–17; Luke 3:15–17, 21–22
Scriptures to Ponder
In Isaiah 43:1–7, God calls all people, regardless of their struggles or backgrounds, to be His sons and daughters. How can baptism serve as a reminder that God’s love transcends all boundaries?
Baptism is both a divine act of love and a human response to God’s calling. How do your actions in relation to others reflect God’s love and acceptance, especially when it comes to interacting with people whose identities or experiences may differ from your own?
The church is called to be a reflection of God’s inclusive love. How can your faith community more faithfully represent God’s welcoming embrace of all people, especially those marginalized for their gender or sexual identity? How can baptism be a symbol of this larger mission of inclusivity and love?
Baptism symbolizes the transformation of our hearts and lives. How does your baptism call you to live differently in a community that includes all people—no matter their background or identity? How can you help create a welcoming space in your church or community?
The Bible calls all people to be part of God’s family. In light of this, how can the church better recognize and celebrate the diverse forms of human identity, including those with different sexual identities? How does your understanding of baptism shape your response to those who feel excluded?
Let us pray
God of Love,
Thank You for the gift of baptism, a sign of Your inclusive love. Help us to live as one family, embracing all people, regardless of their differences. May our actions reflect Your grace and acceptance, and may we honor the diversity of Your creation. Guide us to be a welcoming community, united in Christ’s love. Amen.
Trinity United Church 