The Baptism of Our Lord
The Baptism of Our Lord
Every year on the Sunday following The Feast of the Epiphany,—the arrival of the Magi, and the revelation of Jesus to the gentiles, January 6—we commemorate and contemplate the baptism of our Lord by his cousin John in the Jordan River…because it helps frame so vividly for us the meaning of God’s incarnation.
In fact, for Christians in the early centuries of the church, as well as for those of us today who embrace the same faith, neither Jesus’ baptism nor our own makes much sense if not considered in light of the incarnation.
See you Sunday.
Steve+
News & Announcements
Work Day—Tomorrow, January 6, 9AM-Noon
Our tasks for tomorrow will be numerous and sundry odd jobs—something for just about everyone. Please bring work gloves, buckets (for cleaning pews, etc.), brooms, dustpans, safety glasses, masks (if you’re sensitive to dust), etc. Lots of work that will be better together!
“5th Sunday” Potluck—Sunday Following Worship
We'll gather following our service to share a meal together. We need main dishes, sides, and desserts (it helps, if you’re able, to bring a main dish and a side or dessert ). We will supply bottled water, and table service. Let us know what you’ll bring here.
Winter Relief
Winter Relief has operated as an all-volunteer seasonal shelter since 1992. Hosted at different Anne Arundel County churches each week from late October through April, the shelter is refuge for those experiencing homelessness during the coldest months of the year. Each church provides services, meals, and comfort to the guests during their designated week.
Redeemer will take responsibility for staffing one evening and overnight at Cape St. Claire UMC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. We’re in need of volunteers to prepare and serve dinner or breakfast, prepare bagged lunches, host overnight, do 1-2 loads of laundry, and more. Interested in serving? Email Doug Gillikin (cdgcdg2@icloud.com) or see what’s available and sigh up here.
Important Upcoming Dates
Sunday, January 7—Potluck
Wednesday, January 10—Winter Relief
Saturday, January 13, 9AM-Noon— Work Day at Redeemer Anglican Church
Sunday, January 14—Second Sunday Sandwiches, Vestry Meeting
Saturday, January 20, 9AM-Noon— Work Day at Redeemer Anglican Church
