Second Sunday after Epiphany Jan. 16, 2022 8:30am & 11am

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Pastor: Wesley Menke

Cantor : Joisanne Dailey

Graphics: Chris Geach

Director: Sergio Porto

[ * Denotes Standing as you are able]

Prelude:

Confession and Forgiveness

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,

who creates us,

redeems us,

and calls us by name.

Amen.

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Silence is kept for reflection.

Most merciful God,

we confess that we have sinned against you

and your beloved children.

We have turned our faces away from your glory

when it did not appear as we expected.

We have rejected your word

when it made us confront ourselves.

We have failed to show hospitality

to those you called us to welcome.

Accept our repentance for the things we have done

and the things we have left undone.

For the sake of Jesus Christ, have mercy on us.

Forgive us and lead us, that we may bathe

in the glory of your Son born among us,

and reflect your love for all creation.

Amen.

Rejoice in this good news:

In ☩ Christ Jesus, your sins are forgiven.

You are descendants of the Most High,

adopted into the household of Christ,

and inheritors of eternal life.

Live as freed and forgiven children of God.

Amen.

Gathering Hymn  

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.

Kyrie

Gloria

Prayer of the Day*

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.

Children Sermon

First Reading:      Isaiah 62:1-5

1For 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.

 2The 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.

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

  and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.

 4You 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.

 5For 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  36:5-10

5Your love, O Lord, reaches | to the heavens,

  and your faithfulness | to the clouds.

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

  you save humankind and ani- | mals, O Lord. R

 7How priceless is your | love, O God!

  All people take refuge under the shadow | of your wings.

 8They feast upon the abundance | of your house;

  you give them drink from the river of | your delights.

 9For with you is the | well of life,

  and in your light | we see light.

 10Continue your lovingkindness to | those who know you,

  and your favor to those who are | true of heart. R

Second Reading:   1 Corinthians 12:1-11

1Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. 3Therefore 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.

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

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation*

Gospel:   John 2:1-11

1On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.” 5His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.” So they took it. 9When 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 10and 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.” 11Jesus 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 Oh Christ.

Sermon –  Pastor

Hymn of the Day 

Apostles’ Creed

Prayers of Intercession*

God of grace,

Hear our prayer.

Passing of the Peace* Pastor

The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you.

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Offering Hymn  

Offering Prayer* Pastor

Blessed are you, O God,

Sovereign of the universe.

You offer us new beginnings

and guide us on our journey.

Lead us to your table,

nourish us with this heavenly food,

and prepare us to carry your love

to a hungry world,

in the name of Christ our light.

Amen.

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 God thanks and praise.

Holy, holy, holy Lord,

God of pow’r and might,

heaven and earth are full of your glory, full of your glory.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest. AMEN

Sanctus

Holy Holy Holy Lord!

God of hosts, by all adored!

Heaven and Earth cannot contain

All the Glory of your Name!

Hail, hosanna, God most high!

Blest is He who now draws nigh:

In the name of God the King!

Hallelujahs glad we sing:

Hail, hosanna Praises due!

Be forever, Lord to you.

Lord’s Prayer*

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*

 

Prayer* 

Blessing*

God, who leads you in pathways of righteousness,

who rejoices over you,

and who calls you by name,

☩ bless your going out and your coming in,

today and forever Amen

Announcements

Sending Hymn  

Dismissal

Go with Christ into a weary world.

Share the good news.

Thanks be to God.

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