Jan 5: Enlightened

This Sunday we celebrate Epiphany, commemorating the journey of the Wisemen who come to honor the newborn Christ child. As they share their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh they foreshadow the story of Jesus. Join us Sunday as we follow the star to find our savior.

Jan 12: Beloved

The Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” Luke 3:22

But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. Isaiah 43:1

These scriptures, to be read on Sunday, offer a powerful reminder of our intimate connection to our creator. God knows our name, God’s love is for us, and we are beloved. We need to hear these words because the challenges of life and darkness of this world often drowns out everything else. You are loved, you are a child of God, with whom God is well pleased.

Jan 19: Wedding Feast

On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” John 2:1–5

Everyone’s favorite miracle story: water into wine! What might seem like a frivolous party trick actually has deeper and more important meaning. Not only were weddings very important gathering for the community (lasting several days) but scripture consistently uses the image of a wedding feast to depict heaven. Through Jesus, we will have the ultimate celebration, the celebration of the promise of salvation. The best is yet to come!