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Second Sunday after Epiphany 

GATHERING 

PRELUDE 

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

RINGING OF THE BELL 

STEWARDSHIP TEMPLE TALK 

Please rise as you are able 

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS 

Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, our creator, our protector, our well-spring of life. Amen. 

Trusting that God receives our words and the meditations of our hearts, let us confess our sin. 

Silence is kept for reflection. 

Merciful God, you speak blessing and compassion into the world. Forgive us for the ways we act with judgment, cruelty, or indifference. We ignore the needs of our neighbors; we resist your call to oppose injustice; we give in to scarcity and fear; we assume the worst about one another. 

Cleanse us from our faults and release us from their grasp. Show us your lovingkindness. Restore our hearts and repair your world, that we may live in Christ’s ways. Amen. 

God proclaims these words of assurance: 

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name. You are mine.” In Christ, you are forgiven. In the Spirit, you are made free. Refreshed by the waters of mercy, live anew as beloved children of God. Amen. 

GATHERING HYMN “Spirit of Gentleness” Hymn #396 

GREETING 

The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. 

And also with you. 

PRAYER OF THE DAY 

Let us pray. Lord God, source of every blessing, you showed forth your glory and led many to faith by the works of your Son, who brought gladness and salvation to his people. Transform us by the Spirit of his love, that we may find our life together in him, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. 

Please be seated. 

WORD 

FIRST READING: Isaiah 62: 1—5 

Isaiah 62:1-5 

The people’s return to Judah after the exile was marred by economic and political troubles. Nevertheless, the prophet declares, Jerusalem and Ju-dah will be restored. God will rejoice over Jerusalem as a bridegroom rejoices over the bride, and the people are called to the celebration. 

1 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will 

not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation 

like a burning torch. 

2 The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and 

you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. 

3 You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal 

diadem in the hand of your God. 

4 You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be 

termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your 

land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married. 

5 For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your builder marry 

you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God 

rejoice over you. 

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 

 

PSALM: Psalm 36: 5—10 

Refrain 

5 Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, and your faithfulness to 

the clouds. 

6 Your righteousness is like the strong mountains, your justice like the great 

deep; you save humankind and animals, O Lord. 

Refrain 

7 How priceless is your love, O God! All people take refuge under the 

shadow of your wings. 

8 They feast upon the abundance of your house; you give them drink from 

the river of your delights. 

9 For with you is the well of life, and in your light we see light. 

10 Continue your lovingkindness to those who know you, and your favor to 

those who are true of heart. 

Refrain 

SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 

The congregation at Corinth experienced division as people were comparing their spiritual gifts, thinking some to be superior to others. Paul invites this fractured community to trust that God’s Holy Spirit has gifted them all perfectly for their mission together. 

1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says “Let Jesus be cursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit. 

 

4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varie-ties of services, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. 7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spir-it, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to an-other various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one indi-vidually just as the Spirit chooses. 

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 

CHILDREN’S SERMON Pastor Chris Steubing 

Please rise as you are able. 

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION 

The Gospel according to John. 

Glory to you, O Lord. 

GOSPEL READING John 2: 1-11 

Turning water to wine at the wedding at Cana is described as the first of Jesus’ signs. Through many such epiphanies, Jesus reveals that he bears God’s creative power and joyful presence into the world. 

1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the serv-ants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6 Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 

8 He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.” So they took it. 9 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 10 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.” 11 Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. 

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. 

Please be seated. 

SERMON Pastor Chris Steubing 

HYMN OF THE DAY “O Living Breath of God” Hymn #407 

THE APOSTLES’ CREED 

Together with the whole church, we confess our faith 

I believe in God, the Father almighty, 

creator of heaven and earth. 

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, 

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, 

born of the virgin Mary, 

suffered under Pontius Pilate, 

was crucified, died, and was buried; 

he descended to the dead.* 

On the third day he rose again; 

he ascended into heaven, 

he is seated at the right hand of the Father, 

and he will come to judge the living and the dead. 

I believe in the Holy Spirit, 

the holy catholic church, 

the communion of saints, 

the forgiveness of sins, 

the resurrection of the body, 

and the life everlasting. Amen. 

Please rise as you are able. 

THE PRAYERS 

. . .God of grace, Hear our prayer. 

THE PEACE 

The peace of Christ be with you always. 

And also with you. 

Let us share the peace with one another. 

OFFERING 

OFFERING MUSIC CHOIR 

The offering is collected as the hymn is sung. Please rise as you are able on the last verse as the offering is brought forward. 

OFFERING PRAYER 

Let us pray. God of grace, your love reaches to the heavens, and your abundance to the depths of the seas. Bless what we offer to your service: our gifts, our abilities, and our hearts. Let us overflow with gratitude and generosity, now and always Amen. 

MEAL 

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING 

The Lord be with you. And also with you. 

Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. 

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. 

It is right to give our thanks and praise. 

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise. . . We praise your name and join their un-ending hymn. 

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: 

Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. 

Do this for the remembrance of me. 

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, 

and gave it for all to drink, saying: 

This cup is the new covenant in my blood, 

shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. 

Do this for the remembrance of me. 

Remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray… 

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. 

INVITATION TO COMMUNION 

The joy of the Lord is our strength. Come, eat this meal of gladness! 

Communion Distribution---All are welcome to receive Holy Communion at the Lord's table. If you'd like to receive a blessing instead, you may simply come forward and cross your arms over your chest. If you are unable to come forward, please notify an usher and we will bring the sacrament to you. The communion cups contain wine (red) or grape juice (white). Gluten-free wafers are available upon request. 

Communion Hymns 

Hymn WOV #748 “Bind Us Together” 

Hymn #798 “Will You Come and Follow Me” 

 

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Our thanks to those who serve as our worship leaders today: 

Our Reader—Kathy Pearson 

Our Liturgist—Ken Kleid 

Organist—Jimmy Cheung 

Choir and Hand Bell Director—Wendy Kuenemann 

Pastor—Rev. Christopher Steubing 

 

BLESSING 

The body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen. 

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION 

Let us pray. Nourishing God, at this table you have refreshed us with holy gifts of food and drink. Strengthen us for service, and send us out to embody your good news of liberation and healing for the sake of the world. In the name of Christ we pray. Amen. 

BENEDICTION 

The Spirit of the triune God bless you with joy, anoint you with compassion, and send you in love. 

SENDING HYMN #540 “Go, Make Disciples” 

DISMISSAL 

Go in peace. Live in hope. 

Thanks be to God. 

POSTLUDE.