Worship Leaders
Pullen Memorial
Baptist Church
Raleigh, North Carolina
The Chancel Choir
Janice Hocutt, Pianist
Nancy E. Petty, Pastor
Larry E. Schultz, Minister of Music
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church
1801 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27605
www.pullen.org | @PullenChurch
919-828-0897
Easter Baptism Service
April Twentieth
Two-Thousand and Fourteen
Easter Baptism Service
April 20, 2014 - 9:00 a.m.
GATHERING FOR WORSHIP
Easter Proclamation
* Easter Hymn 1
Luke 24:1-5
Christ is Alive!
Nancy E. Petty
Polish Carol
Affirmation of Faith (unison)
We are not alone, we live in God’s world.
We believe in God:
who has created and is creating,
who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh,
to reconcile and make new,
who works in us and others by the Spirit.
We trust in God.
We are called to be the church:
to celebrate God’s presence,
to love and serve others,
to seek justice and resist evil,
to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen,
our judge and our hope.
In life, in death, in life beyond death,
God is with us.
We are not alone.
Thanks be to God. Amen.
PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM
Remembrance of Baptism
Kevin Neiley
Reflection on Baptism
As the baptismal candidates prepare to enter the sacred waters, you are also invited to
prepare for this moment. If you were baptized as a child, recall what you have been
told about that day. If you were older and can remember your baptism, reflect on that
experience. If you have never been baptized, imagine what it must feel like to go
through a ritual such as this. And, as we prepare, let us prayerfully celebrate with the
ones being baptized today.
Peace Like a River
I’ve got peace like a river...in my soul.
Song of Dedication (Hymn 2)
Take, O Take Me As I Am
The Gospel
Mark 1:9-11
Cathy Tamsberg
Hymns of Preparation
I’ve got joy like a fountain…in my soul.
Shall We Gather at the River (Hymn 3)
Wash, O God, Your Sons and Daughters (Hymn 4)
I’ve got love like an ocean…in my soul.
African-American Spiritual
John Bell
Choral Invitation
Come to the Water
John Foley/Arr. Helvey
THE RITUAL OF BAPTISM
Statement of Faith and Baptism
Tyler Beck-Zanaglio, Zachary Crum, Mitchell Stanley, Erin Campbell,
Brenda Compton, Rozanne Reynolds and John Nicosia.
The Community’s Response:
(name) you are a beloved child of God and we celebrate your baptism into
Christ’s church. We are united by a love that flows like a fountain of living
water.
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
Hymns of Celebration
In Water We Grow (Hymn 5)
Peace Like a River (Hymn 6)
Loving Spirit (Hymn 7)
The Symbol of Filling the Cup
As each chalice is filled with water from the baptistery, the congregation is invited to
sing the following hymn of unity and celebration.
* Hymn of Proclamation (Hymn 8) One Bread, One Body ONE BREAD, ONE BODY
* Benediction
Piano Postlude
*indicates worshipers standing
Hymns
Shall We Gather At the River?
Shall we gather at the river, where bright angel feet have trod,
With its crystal tide forever flowing by the throne of God?
(Refrain) Yes, we’ll gather at the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river;
Gather with the saints at the river that flows by the throne of God.
On the margin of the river, washing up its silver spray,
We will walk and worship ever, all the happy golden day. (Refrain)
Ere we reach the shining river, lay we every burden down;
Grace our spirits will deliver, and provide a robe and crown. (Refrain)
Soon we’ll reach the shining river, soon our pilgrimage will cease;
Soon our happy hearts will quiver with the melody of peace. (Refran)
1. Christ is Alive
2. Take, O Take Me As I Am
3. Shall We Gather at the River?
-Robert Lowry
Wash, O God, Your Sons and Daughters
Wash, O God, your sons and daughters,
newborn creatures of your womb.
Number them among your people,
raised like Christ from death and tomb.
Weave them garments bright and sparkling;
compass them with love and light.
Fill, anoint them; send your Spirit,
holy dove and heart’s delight.
Ev’ry day we need your nurture;
by your milk may we be fed.
Let us join your feast, partaking
cup of blessing, living bread.
God, renew us; guide our footsteps;
free from sin and all its snares,
one with Christ in living, dying,
by your Spirit, children, heirs.
O how deep your holy wisdom!
Unimagined, all your ways!
To your name be glory, honor!
With our lives we worship, praise!
We your people stand before you,
water-washed and Spirit-born.
By your grace, our lives we offer.
Recreate us; God transform!
4. Wash, O God, Your Sons & Daughters
5. In Water We Grow
6. Peace Like a River
7. Loving Spirit
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8. One Bread, One Body
Words: Ruth Duck; Tune: BEACH SPRING
Words ©1987 GIA Publishing.
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