The First Sign: Water Into Wine

Today’s message is about “Jesus’ First Miracle: Water Into Wine” (John 2:1-12). This is a curious story which has lots of eye-witness details. John, “the beloved disciple” give us an insider’s view of what this man Jesus was like, and how he operated. We see how caring Jesus is and how he pays attention to both our wants and needs. For those of us who want to know Jesus better, this is exactly the kind of text that makes him clearer in our hearts and minds.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “Jesus, Come! For We Invite You”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Anthem

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: John 2:1-11

Sermon: “The First Sign: Water Into Wine” Pastor Kevin Murphy

Sermon Hymn: “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise”

Luther’s Explanation of the First Article of the Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Offertory and Offering Response and Prayer

The Great Thanksgiving

The Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution

Post Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Arise, Your Light Has Come”

Dismissal

Postlude