Gasp.
Jesus, his mother and the disciples are invited to a wedding to remember. We’re not told whose wedding it is, whether the bride looked ravishing, whether the band was rocking or even where the happy couple was going on a honeymoon. What we are told is that the father-of-the-bride is about to be humiliated because the wine has run out.
I suppose it sounds like a trivial thing in the twenty-first century, and in some ways we who attend multiple weddings per year almost hope that the wine runs out early so that we can go home, but for the ancient host who often would allow revellers to party for a week after the actual wedding, this was an embarrassment.
What to do…
Jesus is thrown headfirst into this situation by his mother: she knows his abilities; she knows his history and how he can change this tragedy into triumph. But Jesus, as he takes control of the situation, allows us perspective to look at these events also in a very symbolic way. As the first of his miracles, Jesus gives the wedding guests of two thousand years ago, and the readers of the 21st century, a new world of understanding.
Join with me in experiencing how Jesus transforms life.
Follow along as we read John 2:1-11 – a wedding to remember.
Pr Reid Matthias
Bible Reading: John 2:1-11
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Good Shepherd Social Club
Our 2019 year commences on Thursday 31st January, 1.-3.30pm in the Church Hall.
We welcome anyone that would be interested in coming to a free one-off introduction on any Thursday afternoon.
Activities include meeting other members, playing different card games or carpet bowls and enjoying coffee and a chat.
If you wish to join after your free one off visit then the weekly fee is $3.00 per person.
Please contact Tom Curnow - President on 72254593 or 0400 258 410 or Mike Hancock -Vice President on 0403375474 for any enquiries.
From the Office
Change of Seating Arrangements
As a trial there has been a change to the seating arrangements in a section of the Worship Centre. The walkway behind the sound desk has been eliminated. The walkway is now along the wall behind the last row of seats. We are trialling this for a period of time. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Cafe Furniture Arrangements
We are experimenting with the arrangement of furniture in the cafe to discover the most productive use of the space for all users. If you move any furniture we request that after use you return it to its original place. If you have any comments re the setup or suggestions for additional items for this area or alternate ways of setting up the cafe or its use please contact John Dolling.
Notice Board
Lutheran Nurses Association of Australia
All healthcare workers, members and visitors are invited to attend our meeting at 7.30pm on Monday 4th February with speaker Peter Bowley from Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) at 137 Archer Street, North Adelaide, at LCA/SA District Office. Entry through rear door, 2 hour CDP evidence provided.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
2 Corinthians 5:17
