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John Jamison
Object: A piece of paper for each child. The pieces of paper should be the size of typing paper or larger.
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Hello, everyone! (Let them respond.) Are you ready for our story today? (Let them respond.) Excellent! Before I tell you the story, let me give you one of these. (Hand each child a piece of paper.) Just hang on to these...The Immediate Word
Dean Feldmeyer
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Thomas Willadsen
Christopher Keating
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Mary AustinFor January 19, 2025:- Marriage As Metaphor by Dean Feldmeyer based on Isaiah 62:1-5 and John 2:1-11.
- Second Thoughts: Just The Beginning by Katy Stenta based on John 2:1-11.
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Mark Ellingsen
Isaiah 62:1-5
The First Lesson is part of a prophetic book which is an editorial compilation of two or three distinct literary strands. This text is probably part of the book’s final and newest section, not written by the historical prophet Isaiah of the eighth century BC, but after the Babylonian exiles had returned to Judah in 539 BC, quite disappointed with how...Emphasis Preaching Journal
Bill Thomas
Frank Ramirez
Mark Ellingsen
Bonnie BatesIsaiah 62:1-5
The proclamation of Isaiah reminds the people of Israel that they are not forsaken. They are, in fact, blessed by God. God celebrates them, vindicates them, renews and restores them. What joy there must be in this prophecy. Can you imagine being seen as forsaken and abandoned for centuries and knowing yet, that God is going to free you, vindicate you, bless you...StoryShare
John E. Sumwalt
Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep; man and beast you save, O Lord. (vv. 5-6)
It happened twenty years ago a few days after the death of Eli, our beloved West Highland Terrier. We were missing him fiercely as we were putting away dog toys...The Village Shepherd
Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:
At the wedding at Cana in Galilee, Jesus provided best quality wine for all the guests. We are his guests at his table today and he provides best quality wine for us. In our worship today let us enjoy all that Jesus provides for us.
Invitation to Confession:
Jesus, sometimes we reject your wine.
Lord, have mercy.
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James Evans
If we wanted to give a name to this psalm, we might call it "A Song of Exuberant Praise." The psalmist is unrestrained in voicing his praise to God. And the list of things for which God is praised is impressively exhaustive. Within the scope of five short verses, God is praised for steadfastness, faithfulness, righteousness, judgment, and salvation. These divine qualities affect not only human...SermonStudio
Carlos Wilton
Theme For The Day
With Jesus, wonders never cease.
Old Testament Lesson
Isaiah 62:1-5
So Shall Your God Rejoice Over You
The theme of assurance for the exiles, voiced in last week's reading from Isaiah, continues in this week's passage. In verse 1, we hear the prophet speaking of the sense of calling that impels him to speak out: He will not...SermonStudio
Tom M. Garrison
It had been a standard practice, in years past, that the most popular month for weddings was June. The idea of someone being a June bride was without doubt not just normal, but expected. As our society has moved in so many directions, it has become the case that June no longer holds the fascination as it once did. We do know that weddings are always the source of much anticipation and, at times,...SermonStudio
Harry N. Huxhold
David Donald's biography of Abraham Lincoln is a special effort to help us feel along with Mr. Lincoln the thoughts of his heart and mind as he aspired to the presidency. Mr. Lincoln had an earnest desire to be of special service to the nation he knew was in deep trouble. One senses the compassion he had for all the people. He also recognized that the people could survive only as one nation. No...SermonStudio
Steven E. Albertin
The miracle that Jesus performed at the wedding at Cana in today's Gospel is recalled in the prayer that begins the Rite of Marriage in the Lutheran Book of Worship:
Eternal God, our creator and redeemer, as you gladdened the wedding at Cana in Galilee by the presence of your Son, so by his presence now bring your joy to this wedding. Look in favor upon __________ and __________ and...
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