Righteousness

January 11, 2026
Matthew 3:13-17
“Righteousness”
Third Sunday of Christmastide
Rev. Benjamin J. Wines

This Sunday is the Third Sunday of Christmastide.
Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, “Righteousness”. Our Scripture passage comes from Matthew 3:13-17 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 29. We look forward to joining you in this time of Worship.

Call to Worship (from Psalm 29)
Leader: Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings,
People: Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
Leader: Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name;
People: Worship the Lord in holy splendor.
Leader: The voice of the Lord is over the waters;
People: The God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters.
Leader: The voice of the Lord is powerful;
People: The voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
Leader: The voice of the Lord flashes forth flames of fire.
People: The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness.
Leader: The Lord sits enthroned over the flood;
People: The Lord sits enthroned as king forever.
Leader: May the Lord give strength to his people!
People: May the Lord bless his people with peace!

Questions for Further Reflection:
Remember your baptism.
Who helped lead you to that decision?
How does your baptism inform the way you live your life now?