Baptism is sometimes called enlightenment. The gospel for this Sunday is the story of the man born blind healed by Christ. “I was blind, now I see,” declares the man. In baptism God opens our eyes to see the truth of who we are: God’s beloved children. As David was anointed king of Israel, in baptism God anoints our head with oil, and calls us to bear witness to the light of Christ in our daily lives.
00:00 – Prelude – Lord of All Hopefulness
03:13 – Thanksgiving for Baptism, Kyrie, and Prayer of the Day
07:09 – First Reading – 1 Samuel 16:1-13
10:32 – Psalmody – My Shepherd, You Supply My Need
15:33 – Second Reading – Ephesians 5:8-14
16:30 – Gospel Acclamation and Reading – John 9:1-41
23:47 – Sermon
35:28 – Hymn of the Day – Amazing Grace
38:32 – Prayers of Intercession
43:33 – The Lord’s Prayer, Announcements, and Blessing
46:56 – Closing Hymn – Lamb of God