Waters of Everlasting Life Dolly, a dachshund rescued from being bound in a cage as a breeding machine, is present as a sign of the joy of being saved. Jesus in his baptism rescues us from the waters that threaten our lives, as Nick's Dad was rescued form drowning when he was a boy. We celebrate the entrance into eternal life of a wonderful woman from Grace Church, Doris Murphy, who lived her baptism in loving service and who now continues her connection to the church she loved through the Communion of Saints. Nicholas J. Connolly Pastor of First and Grace United Methodist Churches Kearny, New Jersey January 8, 2012 The Baptism of the Lord First Church worshipping with Grace Church during the winter. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5     Mark 1:4-11 Meditation and First Reading 4:07 Gospel and Sermon. 11:42 Either Nick's heartbeat or Dolly's can be gently heard as the sermon moves on! Return to the Home Page of Grace Church Return to the Home Page of First Church