Order of Service / Epiphany 2 / Jaunuary 19, 2025

*Gathering Hymn See the Morning Sun Ascending (#406 VU |vs. 1&2)

Welcome & Land Acknowledgement

Lighting the Christ Candle

Call to Worship

One: Come, let us gather together in expectation.

All: We come hoping to find Jesus in our midst.

One: The one who opens our hearts

All: and helps us discover God.

One: The one who calls us to faith

All: and reminds us of God’s love.

One: The one who delights in surprising his people,

All: a giver of good gifts,

One: turning water into wine,

All: giving joy and strength when our hope has run out.

One: Come, let us gather together in expectation.

All: We come searching for Jesus in our midst.

*Sue Webb. Gathering ACE 2024-2025. Page 47.

Opening Prayer

*Opening Hymn Come, O Fount of Every Blessing (#559 VU)

Prayer of Confessional and Renewal (Unison)

You called us, O God. You continue to call us. Sometimes we respond willingly. Sometimes we respond only with reluctance. Some things we hold back; sometimes we say, “No.” We dedicate ourselves and our responses to your service, O God. We pray that we become more willing as we journey in faith knowing that you love us, whatever our response. (a time of silent confession) Amen.

*Beth W Johnston. Gathering ACE 2017-2018. Page 43.

Words of Assurance

One: God calls.

All: God calls again.

One: God calls again and again.

All: assuring us of love, mercy, and forgiveness and inviting us into the kin-dom.

One: We are a forgiven people.

All: Thanks Be to God!

*George Allan. Gathering ACE 2017-2018. Page 44.

Announcements and Minute for Mission

Time for God’s Children (I’ve God Peace Like a River, VU #557)

I‘ve got peace like a river, I‘ve got peace like a river,

I‘ve got peace like a river, in-a my soul. (Hallelujah) x2

Prayer for Illumination

Proclaiming the Scriptures

Isaiah 62:1-5 No longer called Desolate but now named Delight.

Psalm 36:5-10 (VU p.762) God’s steadfast love extends to the heavens.

John 2:1-11 The wedding in Cana.

This is the Good News from the Bible.

  Thanks be to God.

Anthem

Sermon

*Hymn Breathe on Me, Breath of God (#382 VU)

*Offering

*Offertory Hymn (#540 VU | Grant Us, God, the Grace)

Grant us, God, the grace of giving, with a spirit large and free,

That ourselves and all our living we may offer faithfully.

 

*Offertory Prayer (Unison)

You turn water into wine, Jesus. You make miracles everywhere we turn. Take these gifts of ours and turn them into wine for your world, a blessing and a promise, bringing your love. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

*Bob Root. Gathering ACE 2024-2025. Page 49.

Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer

*Closing Hymn O Christian, Love (#594 VU)

*Commissioning

One: As we go from this place, remember the wedding at Cana, where Jesus turned water into wine, bringing joy and blessing to all who gathered.

All: We are called to share that same joy and blessing with others.

One: Just as Jesus provided wine in abundance, let us offer hospitality and kindness, making room for transformation in our lives and the lives of others.

  All: We will open our hearts to welcome all around us.

One: Go now, filled with the joy of Christ, bringing healing, renewal, and transformation to the world.

  All: With grateful hearts, we go in peace to make a difference in the world. Amen.

*Commissioning Song Walk with Me (#649 VU|Refrain)

Walk with me, I will walk with you and build the land that God has planned where love shines through (x2)

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