I Am Not My Own

Message Notes

By your Spirit, almighty and loving God, grant us:
Love for others,
Joy in serving you,
Peace in discouragement,
Patience in suffering,
Kindness towards all people,
Goodness in dark times,
Faithfulness in times of temptation,
Gentleness and kindness in the face of hatred, and self-control in all things.
Then strengthen us for service in your name. Amen.

4 so John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And the whole Judean region and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him and were baptized by him in the River Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the strap of his sandals. 8 I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove upon him. 11 And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”

Mark 1:4-11