January Team Meeting
Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
‘When Jesus had been baptised and was praying, the heavens were opened.’
At that time: As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Christ, John answered them all, saying, ‘I baptise you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire.’
Now when all the people were baptised by John the Baptist and when Jesus also had been baptised and was praying, the heavens were opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.’
Psalm 103
Bless the Lord, O my soul! My God, how great you are!
O Lord my God, how great you are, clothed in majesty and honour,
wrapped in light as with a robe! You stretch out the heavens like a tent.
On the waters you lay the foundation for your dwelling.
You make the clouds your chariot; you ride on the wings of the wind.
You make the winds your messengers, flame and fire your servants.
How many are your works, O Lord! In wisdom you have made them all.
The earth is full of your creatures. Vast and wide is the span of the sea, with its creeping things past counting, living things great and small.
All of these look to you to give them their food in due season.
You give it, they gather it up; you open wide your hand, they are well filled.
You hide your face, they are dismayed; you take away their breath, they die, returning to the dust from which they came.
You send forth your spirit, and they are created, and you renew the face of the earth.
Concluding Prayer
Lord, when we are far from you give us the courage and humility to turn once again to you, to be cleansed, refreshed and made whole.
Amen.
