January 17, 2016

THEME: Let the Miracles Begin!

Scripture:  John 2:1-11
     On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.
     When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine."
     And Jesus said to her, "Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come."
    His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
    Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim.
    He said to them, "Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward." So they took it.
    When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, "Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now."
    Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

8:30 AM Order of Service Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship:
Leader: The time will be, when the love of God draws near!
People: Is it today?
Leader: The day will come, when we will be witnesses to miracles!
People: Can it be today?
Leader: The moment will happen, when a new song begins!
People: Today must be the day!
Leader: Draw close, watch carefully, wait for the cue!
People: Our hearts are ready, Holy God! Let today be the day!

Hymn of Praise:  

Lighting of the Candles
Children are welcome to come forward.
Leader:  In the beginning, God said,
People: 'Let there be light' and there was light!
Leader: We light these candles today,
People: Because God is with us in this time and in this place!

Invocation & Lord's Prayer

O God of steadfast love,
at the wedding in Cana your Son, Jesus, turned water into wine,
delighting all who were there.
Transform our hearts by your Spirit,
that we may bear witness of your transforming love.Our Father....

  Joys & Concerns

Prayer Hymn 

Prayers of the People

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Sermon

Communion Hymn:

 Invitation to Share in the Lord's Supper

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome
to share in communion & offering.

Words of Institution & Prayer for Bread and Cup

The Lord's Supper and Offering

Please come forward down the center aisle to partake of the elements.
Gifts, tithes and offerings may be placed in the basket on the table.

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Invitation to Discipleship

Hymn of Invitation:

Blessing
Children are welcome to come forward.
Leader: The light that was in one place at one time, is now in all places and all times,
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!

           

10:40 AM Service Order

Gathering and Preparing for Worship

Opening Music:

Welcome & Announcements

Hymn of Praise:

Call to Worship
Leader: The time will be, when the love of God draws near!
People: Is it today?
Leader: The day will come, when we will be witnesses to miracles!
People: Can it be today?
Leader: The moment will happen, when a new song begins!
People: Today must be the day!
Leader: Draw close, watch carefully, wait for the cue!
People: Our hearts are ready, Holy God! Let today be the day!
 

Invocation & Lord's Prayer

O God of steadfast love,
at the wedding in Cana your Son, Jesus, turned water into wine,
delighting all who were there.
Transform our hearts by your Spirit,
that we may bear witness of your transforming love.Our Father....

Moments of Fellowship and Greeting

Offering Our Hearts to God

Call to Offering

Offertory

Doxology CH #46

Prayer of Dedication

Children's Moment and Blessing

Turning to God in Prayer

Joys and Concerns

Prayer Hymn:  

Prayers of the People

Contemplating God's Word

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Choir Voluntary

Sermon

Sharing at the Lord's Table

Invitation to Communion

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion. Please hold each element as we partake in unison.

Communion Hymn: 

Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Going Forth in Faith

Invitation to Discipleship

Hymn of Invitation: 

Benediction

Choral Response 

Carrying Out of the Light

Postlude