welcome to worship
sunday | january 10, 2021
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welcome
call to worship
God is with us always and calls us each by name.
When we pass through difficulties and stress,
God is with us and calls us by name.
When we are discouraged and feel lost and alone,
God is with us and calls us by name, and heals us.
Blessed be God who knows us and calls us by name. Amen.
opening hymn
Baptized in WaterBaptized in water, sealed by the spirit, cleansed by the blood of Christ, our King; heirs of salvation, trusting his promise, faithfully now God's praises we sing. Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, dead in the tomb with Christ our King; one with his rising, freed and forgiven, thankfully now God's praises we sing. Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, marked with the sign of Christ our King; born of one Father, we are his children, joyfully now God's praises we sing.
opening prayer
God who watches over us, offering us light and hope, be with us this day as we hear the story
of Jesus’ baptism. In the waters of baptism, you have transformed us, marking us as your
children, and recreating us through the work of your Son and the power of the Holy Spirit. You have called us by name, knowing each of us, and loving us. Remind us again of the many ways in which you reach out to us. May the image of the waters be for us an image of hope. Shower us once more with your grace that we might be renewed in your spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
songs of worship
Praise Band led by Jason Campbell
affirmation of faith
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he
ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic
church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
offering
worshiping through the offering our lives and gifts.
• Click the GIVE button below the video at christchurchfl.org/live
• Text GIVE to 954.880.3885
• Mail a check to Christ Church, 4845 NE 25th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Christ Church is a congregationally supported ministry. We thank you for your faithfulness as we support one another through this trying time and reflect the love, hope and joy of Jesus to our community.
• We continue to ask you to pray about how God is calling you to support God’s work through Christ Church in 2021. To make a pledge, go to christchurchfl.org/pledge
ways to connect
COVID COMMUNITY INFORMATION FORUM wednesday | january 13 | 6pm You’re invited to come learn about the local health care system’s response to this COVID-19 surge and the vaccination roll-out. Andra Opalinski, a nurse practitioner, and Janet Kowalski, a pediatric hospitalist, plus Valerie Fox and Kim Saiswick from Holy Cross Hospital, will be on hand to answer questions. To submit questions AND receive the Zoom link, go to christchurchfl.org/covidforum
PASTOR’S BIBLE STUDY The Pastor’s Bible Study will resume Wednesdays at 6pm starting January 20.
BOOK FOR JANUARY monday | january 11 | 6:30pm Men and women are invited to join the Christ Church Book Club’s discussion of Stamped From the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in
America, by Ibram X. Kendi. The book club will meet at 6:30pm on Zoom on January 11. Sign up to
join the conversation at christchurchfl.org/book
STARTING TODAY | CHRIST CHURCH BAKING CLUB Pastor Monique will host a bake-along at 3pm today on Zoom. This will be the first of four this month. Today’s recipe is Coffee Fudge Brownies. Get the ingredient list and sign up to receive the Zoom link at christchurchfl.org/bake This is open to bakers of all ages and skill levels. We just want to have fun in the kitchen and try out new recipes.
ANTI-RACISM TASK FORCE The Anti-Racism Task Force will host Rev. Dr. Sharon Austin, the first woman of color to be nominated for episcopal election by the Florida Conference of the United
Methodist Church. She will speak this Tuesday, January 12, at 7pm on Zoom. If you would like to hear her speak, send Pastor Brett an email from the web page, christchurchfl.org/anti-racism.
THE NICKEL BOYS is the next book discussion of the Anti-Racism Task Force. The task force is launching efforts to become educated on matters related to racial justice by reading and discussing award-winning books. The Nickel Boys will be discussed on Tuesday, January 19, at 7pm. Learn more about the Task Force and join the conversation at christchurchfl.org/anti-racism
COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSISTANTS Although we can’t worship in-person now, we are preparing for the day we can. We will need trained volunteers to provide hospitality and guidance in safe practices, such as wearing face coverings and maintaining social distance and more. If you are interested in serving on the Community Health Assistance Team, sign up at christchurchfl.org/healthvolunteers CHURCH MEMBERSHIP If you feel called to church membership, you’re invited to watch classes online and then meet with a pastor on Zoom. Learn more and sign up at
christchurchfl.org/membership Spiritual growth opportunities
MORNING PRAYERS monday-friday | 7:30am Start your weekdays by praying with your church family at 7:30am on the Christ Church Facebook page, @christchurchfl. One of the pastors leads.
LUNCH & LECTIO with Pastor Josh Beaty continues this week at 12noon Monday and Thursday on Facebook @christchurchfl Lunch & Lectio is a great way to practice lectio divina, a practice designed to help you dig deeper in to scripture for application to your daily life.
For Kids
KIDS BULLETIN & ACTIVITIES There’s a special bulletin with activities and coloring sheets to do during today’s service at christchurchfl.org/live
CROSSWALK STORY TIME Kids are invited to the Crosswalk Children’s Ministry Facebook page right after worship this morning or any time this week. Miss Alexis will read a book and suggest an activity to live out today’s book. The Crosswalk Facebook page is @CCChildren
FREEWAY GROW GROUP Sixth-12th graders are taking on a the study, Jesus and Stuff, which takes a look at what Jesus had to say about our material possessions. Watch at christchurchfl.org/Freeway or on the Freeway Facebook page. There are daily devotions posted too!
FREEWAY BEACH NIGHT today | january 3 | 4-6pm Sixth-12th graders will meet at the circle drive at the end of Commercial Boulevard at 4pm. Bring your own water bottle. Get the details online at
christchurchfl.org/freeway
children’s message
Pastor Monique McBride
scripture
Brian McComb
Mark 1:4-11 | Common English Bible
John the Baptist was in the wilderness calling for people to be baptized to show that they were changing their hearts and lives and wanted God to forgive their sins. Everyone in Judea and all the people of Jerusalem went out to the Jordan River and were being baptized by John as they confessed their sins. John wore clothes made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey. He announced, “One stronger than I am is coming after me. I’m not even worthy to bend over and loosen the strap of his sandals. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
About that time, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and John baptized him in the Jordan
River. While he was coming up out of the water, Jesus saw heaven splitting open and the Spirit, like a dove, coming down on him. And there was a voice from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I dearly love; in you I find happiness.”
The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
message
Who Am I? | Pastor Brett Opalinski
prayers of the people
the 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen
closing song
sending forth
Join us next Sunday, Human Relations Day, January 17, at 9am for worship when Pastor Brett Opalinski preaches the message, Come and See, based on John 1:43-51.
