Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet. Today we travel to the banks of the River Jordan where Jesus was baptized and blessed by God, who said of him:  “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Whether you have emerged from the waters or are still roiling beneath the surface, hear  God say to you, “I love you; with you I am well pleased.” May you rejoice  in the knowledge that God is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love.