Epiphany Day/The Baptism Of The Lord
Lectionary Worship Workbook
Series II, Cycle C Gospel Texts
Liturgical Color: Green
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Theme: The Coming of the Wise Men; the Manipulation by King Herod; the Warning to Jesus' Parents; the Response of John the Baptist; the Baptism of the Multitudes; and the Coming of the Holy Spirit. Focus on both the political and theological truths of these passages.
The Gathering
Choral Invitation
"Let's Go!" Richard Avery and Don Marsh, from The Avery and Marsh Songbook. (See Appendix I for address.)
Pastoral Invitation