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Reference

Baptism of the Lord; Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22

Sermon Notes

Baptism of the Lord Baptism of the Lord Baptism of the Lord Baptism of the Lord Baptism of the Lord Baptism of the Lord

Sermon preached by the Right Reverend John Stephens at the Sung Eucharist celebrated on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord at St. Andrew the Apostle, Langley.

This was the first visit of Bishop John's episcopacy to the Langley parish.

IMAGES

  • The unmasked outdoor clergy shot: Deacon of the Word, the Reverend Lorie Martin; Deacon of the Table, the Reverend Helen Lingham; Vicar of the Parish, the Reverend Andrew Halladay; Bishop John.
  • The Choir returns to their places following the anthem
  • The Intercession
  • One of the six prayer stations (the Journey)
  • The Sursum Corda
  • The Eucharist

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