The First Sunday of Epiphany
January 09, 2022
Blessings and Happy New Year
Update on Inside Worship
Please remember to wear your mask
January 09, 2022
Blessings and Happy New Year
Update on Inside Worship
Please remember to wear your mask
St. Francis Episcopal Church
is located at
16608 Highway 76
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Church phone and answering machine. (760) 742-1738
Mailing Address
St. Francis Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 1220
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
is located at
16608 Highway 76
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Church phone and answering machine. (760) 742-1738
Mailing Address
St. Francis Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 1220
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
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Jesus Is Baptized
This Sunday, we will be celebrating the Baptism of the Lord.
Jesus is baptized by John in the river Jordan. The description in Luke is somewhat casual as Luke does not say much of Jesus’ actual baptism, but he does say that after Jesus had been baptized and was praying, the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit was seen in the form of dove, descending on Jesus. When the dove came down, there was also heard, a voice from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” This is a wonderful Epiphany of both sight and sound as the Holy Spirit sets Jesus apart, God’ Son and the Beloved. With the strength of the Holy Spirit, Jesus is now totally focused on the start of his public ministry.
In the next scene in the gospels, Jesus is led out into the wilderness, where he will be tempted by the devil, and challenged to take short cuts in his ministry’s journey. Through the waters of baptism Jesus seems to better know the will of his Father, and he is led to begin a retreat that would send him out in ministry to the world.
We celebrated a young lady’s baptism, just a few short weeks ago. It was my first baptism at St. Francis, and it was a joyous occasion. Parents and God parents were there with pride and joy, and all of us got to share in the sacrament of baptism and become reminded again of what we had done so many years before. At our baptisms we are adopted as a child of God, and we are marked with the oil that confirms we are Christ’s own forever. We promise that we will continue in the prayers and sacraments of the Church, and in turn God promises to be with us always, even to the end of the age.
Jesus came through the same gateway that all Christians have followed ever since. Jesus was baptized to show us the way. He was buried under the water of the Jordan and raised to a new life. We too were buried so that we might be raised again to a new life of grace. Come remember your baptism. Remember who you are and remember who’s you are.
Faithfully yours in Christ,
Michael +
Jesus Is Baptized
This Sunday, we will be celebrating the Baptism of the Lord.
Jesus is baptized by John in the river Jordan. The description in Luke is somewhat casual as Luke does not say much of Jesus’ actual baptism, but he does say that after Jesus had been baptized and was praying, the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit was seen in the form of dove, descending on Jesus. When the dove came down, there was also heard, a voice from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” This is a wonderful Epiphany of both sight and sound as the Holy Spirit sets Jesus apart, God’ Son and the Beloved. With the strength of the Holy Spirit, Jesus is now totally focused on the start of his public ministry.
In the next scene in the gospels, Jesus is led out into the wilderness, where he will be tempted by the devil, and challenged to take short cuts in his ministry’s journey. Through the waters of baptism Jesus seems to better know the will of his Father, and he is led to begin a retreat that would send him out in ministry to the world.
We celebrated a young lady’s baptism, just a few short weeks ago. It was my first baptism at St. Francis, and it was a joyous occasion. Parents and God parents were there with pride and joy, and all of us got to share in the sacrament of baptism and become reminded again of what we had done so many years before. At our baptisms we are adopted as a child of God, and we are marked with the oil that confirms we are Christ’s own forever. We promise that we will continue in the prayers and sacraments of the Church, and in turn God promises to be with us always, even to the end of the age.
Jesus came through the same gateway that all Christians have followed ever since. Jesus was baptized to show us the way. He was buried under the water of the Jordan and raised to a new life. We too were buried so that we might be raised again to a new life of grace. Come remember your baptism. Remember who you are and remember who’s you are.
Faithfully yours in Christ,
Michael +
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Report Misconduct
The Episcopal Church has suspended the statute of limitations for reporting clergy sexual misconduct. Until December 31, 2029, persons who believe they have been a victim of misconduct at any time in the past in our diocese may file a report with our intake officers: Equilla Luke, aequilla@icloud.com, or John Seitman, jseitman@edsd.org. If you believe you have been harmed, please make a report. Our diocesan task force on compassionate care is available to support you. Speak with the intake officers for more information.
The Episcopal Church has suspended the statute of limitations for reporting clergy sexual misconduct. Until December 31, 2029, persons who believe they have been a victim of misconduct at any time in the past in our diocese may file a report with our intake officers: Equilla Luke, aequilla@icloud.com, or John Seitman, jseitman@edsd.org. If you believe you have been harmed, please make a report. Our diocesan task force on compassionate care is available to support you. Speak with the intake officers for more information.
