Second Sunday after Epiphany
Gathering in God’s Presence
Music for Gathering & Centering Joyce Rhodes
“The Lone, Wild Bird” – tune – “Prospect” ~ arr. by Charles Callahan, A.F. Schultz
Choral Introit Chancel Choir
“God Is Here” ~ UMH 660 vs. 1
Call to Worship Pastor Daniel
Leader: Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on us. As we gather in this place, allow your Spirit to fill our very being.
ALL: As we worship you today, we remember our brothers and sisters who are worshipping elsewhere throughout the world. Inspire each of us to work more faithfully for justice and dignity of life everywhere.
Leader: Raise our vision above the barriers of color, culture, and creed that separate us. Give us wisdom as we deal with one another. Help us to recognize and to respect different ways, rather than judge.
ALL: In the Spirit of Jesus who came not to be served, but to serve, we now must walk in the world. We must reach out our hands with help and open hearts in love. Awake in us the desire to seek your way of serving in the world. Amen.
- Hymn: Immortal Invisible God Only Wise UMH 103
Greetings & Community Announcements Pastor Daniel
Time with Young Christians
Before leaving for Kid’s Church & Sunday School, our students are invited to join Pastor Daniel
at the front for a time of learning. Parents are asked to escort children to their classroom
and to pick-up children following the service. Please sign your child in and out. Thank you.
Listening for the Word of God
First Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 (CEB)
Brothers and sisters, I don’t want you to be ignorant about spiritual gifts. You know that when you were Gentiles you were often misled by false gods that can’t even speak. So I want to make it clear to you that no one says, “Jesus is cursed!” when speaking by God’s Spirit, and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. There are different spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; and there are different ministries and the same Lord; and there are different activities but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. A demonstration of the Spirit is given to each person for the common good. A word of wisdom is given by the Spirit to one person, a word of knowledge to another according to the same Spirit, faith to still another by the same Spirit, gifts of healing to another in the one Spirit, performance of miracles to another, prophecy to another, the ability to tell spirits apart to another, different kinds of tongues to another, and the interpretation of the tongues to another. All these things are produced by the one and same Spirit who gives what he wants to each person.
Reader: The Word of God for you the people of God.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
Choral Anthem Chancel Choir
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” ~ arr. David Herberg
Second Scripture Reading John 2:1-11 (CEB)
On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They don’t have any wine.”
Jesus replied, “Woman, what does that have to do with me? My time hasn’t come yet.”
His mother told the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” Nearby were six stone water jars used for the Jewish cleansing ritual, each able to hold about twenty or thirty gallons.
Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water,” and they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, “Now draw some from them and take it to the headwaiter,” and they did. The headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine. He didn’t know where it came from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew.
The headwaiter called the groom and said, “Everyone serves the good wine first. They bring out the second-rate wine only when the guests are drinking freely. You kept the good wine until now.” This was the first miraculous sign that Jesus did in Cana of Galilee. He revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him.
Reader: The Word of God for you the people of God.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
Sermon: Faith Not Fear Pastor Daniel
“Spiritual Gifts” are often a topic from which folks shy away. Yet, they are a key part of how we understand our faith and faith journey. Spiritual gifts are a part of our every day, even if we don’t realize it.
- Hymn: Help Us Accept Each Other UMH 560
Responding to the Word
Invitation to Give Pastor Daniel
Offertory Music Joyce Rhodes
“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” ~ J. S. Bach
*Doxology UMH 95
Prayers of the People Pastor Daniel
Petitions will be offered which are those known to the pastor, as well as those you add to the “Prayer Request” sheet in the Narthex. Pastor will invite the congregation to respond to the joys and concerns received with, “Lord in your mercy,” and the congregation is invited to respond, “Hear our prayer.”
The Lord’s Prayer UMH 895
- Sharing the Peace of Christ Pastor Daniel
Leader: The peace of Christ be with you all.
ALL: And also with you.
Leader: Let us offer one another signs of God’s peace and love.
Please be mindful that not everyone is comfortable with all signs of Christian affection, exchange signs of peace with others near you. Moving throughout the worship space is discouraged. Signs of peace might include: hugs, handshakes, fist bumps, a head nod, or a wave are all possibilities. Please be respectful of each other’s comfort levels with physical contact.
- Hymn: Forward Through the Ages UMH 555
Sending into the Mission Field
- Dismissal with Blessing Pastor Daniel
We United Methodists are guided by three simple principles:
Do no harm.
Do good.
Stay in love with God.
- Choral Benediction Chancel Choir
“Help Us Accept Each Other” ~ UMH 560 vs. 1
Music to Inspire the Journey Joyce Rhodes
“Valse No. 2” ~ Lothar Bandermann