READINGS
Psalter - Psalm 25:1-10
First Lesson—God established with Noah the covenant of the rainbow. Genesis 9:8-17
Second Lesson—Peter says that the water of the flood and the water of baptism both take away sin. 1 Peter 3:18-22
Gospel—After his baptism by John the Baptizer Jesus begins forty days of temptation in the wilderness. Mark 1:9-15

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Look for signs of the covenant that God makes with us and our children to endless generations.
People: No one who hopes in God will be put to shame.

INVOCATION
Creator of sunshine and rain, Christ of pleasure and pain, Spirit of virtuous gain, we worship you as those who look for rainbows as evidence of your covenant of mercy not to destroy…