Welcome to Deltona Christian Church! Today is a special day in the life of the congregation. As we remember the transfiguration we also celebrate a baptism.
Today we pray that God ground us in the sacred.
Today we pray that God ground us in the sacred.
Greetings & Announcements Pastor Susanna
Minute for Mission
Gathering in God’s Presence
Prelude Ben Orensky and Jerilyn Consla
Acolytes bring the light of God into our worship space
*Call to Worship (Read Responsively) Raemil Billings
One: To all who are imprisoned,
Many: God says, “Come out.”
One: To all who are living in darkness,
Many: God says, “Show yourselves.”
One: To all who hunger and thirst,
Many: God gives food and springs of water.
One: To all who are far away,
Many: God makes smooth the way home. God will not forget us,
we are inscribed on the palms of God’s hands.
we are inscribed on the palms of God’s hands.
*Opening Hymn In the Bulb 638
*Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer Raemil Billings
(using debts and debtors)
(using debts and debtors)
Proclaiming God’s Word
Scripture Reading Tom Snip
Gospel Lesson Matthew 17:1-9
One: The Word of God for the people of God
Many: Thanks be to God!
Time for God’s Children Pastor Susanna
(Children aged k-8th grade can come up to the steps for this lesson.)
Anthem Just a Closer Walk with Thee Choir
Prayer of Intercession
Sermon The Up High and the Down Low Pastor Susanna
Prayer of Commitment Pastor Susanna
Sacrament of Baptism
Statement of Purpose
Blessing of Water
Act of Baptism
Post Baptismal Prayer
*Baptismal Hymn What was Your Vow and Vision 177
*Baptismal Hymn Water, River, Spirit, Grace 366
Prayer of Confession
Glorious God, you are all wisdom and a lamp to our feet,
yet we fail to listen to you and neglect to follow your guidance. Forgive us, heal us, and lead us on, that we may walk in your ways and be happy in your refuge; in Jesus our Christ we pray. Amen.
yet we fail to listen to you and neglect to follow your guidance. Forgive us, heal us, and lead us on, that we may walk in your ways and be happy in your refuge; in Jesus our Christ we pray. Amen.
Declaration of Forgiveness
The good news of our faith is this: if we call upon God we will be answered and forgiven. That promise gives us peace and joy;
let us share that peace and joy with one another.
let us share that peace and joy with one another.
Presentation of Gifts
Responding to God’s Word
*Invitation Hymn Transform Us 182
(come forward at this time to unite with our church family,
for a prayer, or to commit your life to Jesus Christ.)
Communion Meditation Pastor Susanna
Communion Hymn Let Us Break Bread Together 425
Prayer for the Bread and Cup John Hamilton
Distribution and Sharing of Emblems The Diaconate
(Eat the Bread when served. Please hold the Cup
and we will drink together. All bread served is gluten free.)
Offering Meditation and Prayer of Dedication
*Response Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow 47
Taking God’s Word to the World
*Parting Hymn We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations 484
*Acolytes take the light of God out into the World
*Benediction Pastor Susanna
*Postlude Valentine Agranovsky
