“After all the people had been baptized and Jesus had been baptized.” Luke paints a picture in words. “After all the people,” why would Jesus go last? Remember the country folks and shared bath water? Who on earth would choose to go last? And why is Jesus in line anyway? This is a line to be baptized (washed) for repentance, a fresh start, a new beginning. Jesus is the Son of God, the Chosen One, the spotless one. This Savior is not one who stands apart. He chooses to smell like his sheep. He has come to share all things with us, except sin. He is not here to impose his will. He has come as one who serves, which is why he goes last. He wants to make sure everyone else is safe on the way first. Special thanks to Mary Kevin and Steve McNamara who have taken on the responsibility of scheduling our team for the monthly meal at the DayCenter for the Homeless. Mike and Ginny Ayling have been so good and so faithful for many years. A team works best when good people step forward to help and do their part. Ken Coughlin will break open the Word next Sunday January 19. This year Letters of Contributions are available by request. Please contact Debbi in the parish office.