This Sunday, January 27

I was really hoping to preach on “The first miracle” last Sunday. So, you know what? I’m going to go ahead and preach it this Sunday. Here’s what I wrote last week:

Do you know what Jesus’ first miracle was? I suppose it depends on whom you ask. In John’s gospel, there are only seven (John calls them “signs”), and the first happens when Jesus and his mother are at a wedding feast in a village called “Cana.” Everybody has heard of this miracle: turning water into wine! Sometimes we treat it as a joke, but, this Sunday, we will talk about what this miracle means and why John’s version of the story puts it first. What does it mean that almost the first thing Jesus does is to provide what it takes to keep a celebration going? What do we learn about Jesus, and about God, from this story?

Don’t forget that Sunday is also an important day for the congregation. We have a congregational meeting, with lunch afterward. Also, during worship, we will be installing our new elders and deacons. Also, for those serving on those boards, we will be having our annual joint meeting after lunch. Hope to see you Sunday!