Almighty God, You know we live in the midst of so many dangers that in our frailty we cannot stand upright. Grant strength and protection to support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen!

Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities and stretch forth the hand of Your majesty to heal and defend us; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen!

Almighty and everlasting God, who governs all things in heaven and on earth, mercifully hear the prayers of Your people and grant us Your peace through all our days; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen!

Father in heaven, at the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River You proclaimed Him Your beloved Son and anointed Him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized in His name faithful in their calling as Your children and inheritors with Him of everlasting life; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen!

O God, by the leading of a star You made known Your only-begotten Son to the Gentiles. Lead us, who know You by faith, to enjoy in heaven the fullness of Your divine presence; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen!

A good sermon. ~Reverend J. Wesley Beck

The Reformation, then and now. ~Reverend J. Wesley Beck

Given rest; now at peace; to share in love; always mindful of salvation; looking forward in hope. ~ Reverend J. Wesley Beck

"Show me!" says Nicodemus. Baptism; witness; incarnation; transfiguration; Spirit; Water; Blood--God imparts faith by means of things we can see and touch, through His own Spirit. Thanks be to God, we are redeemed. ~Reverend J. Wesley Beck

The waiting for Pentecost is over...and it is just begun. As we wait, let us be about the Father's business. ~Reverend J. Wesley Beck