The Fourth Sunday of Lent: Holy Baptism
Introduction to the Worship
Celebration
In the earliest years of the Christian Church, Lent was
a time to learn about the Christian faith. People new
tot he faith would spend the 40 days of Lent fasting,
praying, and studying, and then would be baptized on
Easter.
We are reviewing some of the basic principles of our faith during these Sundays in Lent. Today we explore the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, one of the two Sacraments practiced by Lutherans.
Lessons: Romans 6: 1-11 (In baptism, we are brought into life with Jesus.)
Acts 22. 12-16 (Paul tells of his baptism.)
Gospel: Matthew 28. 18-20 (Jesus commanded his followers to make disciple and baptize them in the name of the Triune God.)
Hymn Choices:
Baptized
in Water
This is the
Spirit's Entry Now (alternate tune: Oh! For a Thousand
Tongues to Sing)
I Was There
to Hear Your Borning Cry
When Jesus
Came to Jordan (alternate tune: Today Your Mercy Calls
Us)
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