WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD

9:30 AM

Today is Ingathering Sunday, when we receive a special offering of canned goods for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. As the children come forward, they will collect your canned goods and bring them to the front.

PRELUDE The Wedding at Cana Stephen DeCesare

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Eric Sherlock

*PASSING OF THE PEACE One: Peace be with you; All: And also with you. One: Let us greet one another and pass the peace of Christ.

*OPENING HYMN Here in This Place (Insert)

*CALL TO WORSHIP Bob Howell One: We come to see glory revealed. All: We want to see miracles happen. One: Today is day of miracles. All: It is a time of new understanding when God’s steadfast love becomes manifest. One: Oh may God’s love become manifest in us! All: May glory be revealed today.

TIME WITH CHILDREN Rev. Eric Sherlock

SCRIPTURE John 2:1-11 Bob Howell

SERMON Rev. Eric Sherlock

ANTHEM Cana in Galilee: A Carol of the First Miracle J. William Greene When Jesus Christ to Cana came, His mother at His side, He only thought to celebrate a happy groom and bride. And on that day, there came also His own disciples true, Among them Peter, James, and John, with young Andrew.

No miracle was planned that day, down in Galilee. His ministry had just begun, and few his power could see. But then his mother to Him said “See, they have no more wine.” He said to her: “This care of yours: how is it one of mine?”

But Jesus’ mother turned to those who served at table there And sternly said to them “What e’er he asks of you, prepare.” In spite of Jesus’ protests that His hour had not yet come, This simple village wedding would a sign of power become.

“Those six great jars,” Christ said to them, “fill right up to the rim.” This task was done; they drew some out as He instructed them. To the head waiter then they came to bring the fine new wine. This waiter hastened to the groom conveying news divine.

“Most people serve the best wine first, but that you have not done. This wine is not the lesser sort with which you have begun.” In this small miracle did He His glory first reveal; His own disciples then believed as they His power did feel.

TIME OF PRAYER Sharing our Joys and Concerns

All: Hear our prayer Prayers of the People

The 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

TIME OF GIVING Call To Offering Offertory The Light of the World is Jesus arr. Michael Cox

*Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen

*Prayer of Dedication

*CLOSING HYMN Sing Of God Made Manifest (Insert)

*BENEDICTION

*CHORAL BENEDICTION Jesus Christ, the Long-Awaited arr. Jonathan Kohrs At the hour by God appointed, Christ at Cana worked a sign: He, the host of heaven’s banquet, changed the water into wine. Now to God be all the glory, pledging our celestial feast. Evermore and evermore.

POSTLUDE At the Name of Jesus arr. Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.

DURING THE SECOND HOUR

Second Hour: Table Talk Series! Table Talk is an opportunity for us to gather in small groups during second hour to explore the scripture and sermon in guided, informal and in-depth

discussion. Please join us after Worship.

TODAY’S SCHEDULE

8:30AM - 9:15AM Choir Rehearsal 9:30AM - 10:30AM Godly Play and Holy Moly 9:15AM - 11:00AM Childcare for children 4 & under in the Nursery 9:30AM - 10:30AM Worship in the Sanctuary 10:30AM - 11:00AM Time for Fellowship in Koinonia Hall 11:00AM - 12:00PM Second Hour: Table Talk 12:00PM - 2:00PM Quattro Handbell Rehearsal

THIS WEEK AT DCC

Monday 12:00PM - 3:00PM MLK Day Celebration (see announcements) 4:00PM - 6:00PM MLK Day Celebration (see announcements) 7:00PM - 9:00PM PFLAG Meeting

(The movie “Call Me Malcolm” will be shown.) Tuesday 2:00AM - 3:30AM Emmaus Committee Meeting 7:00PM - 9:00PM Council Meeting Wednesday 10:00AM - 2:00PM Prayer Shawl Ministry Thursday 11:00AM - 12:00PM Spiritual Formation Group #3 12:00PM - 2:00PM Winter Men’s Lunch Series (Brass Door) 7:30PM - 9:00PM Choir Rehearsal Saturday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Justice Revival (see announcements)

Emmaus Team 7 Ushers: Greeters:

Brett Lawrence Kim Lawrence Jon Heinson Carol Gerich Anne Seiler Caryl Krotz

Liturgist: Candle Lighter: Friendship Host:

Bob Howell Code, Bode & Trent Lawrence Mary Kay McClure Tom Sonnemann Caryl Krotz

Next week’s team is Emmaus Team 1. Please call or email the office, with information by noon on Wednesday, January 23.

Godly Play Ministers: Lock-Up Duty: Sound Technician:

Nan Karns Carolyn Courtright Tom Sonnemann Randy Jang

Flowers this Sunday are provided by Nan Karns.

Ministers The Entire Congregation

Sunday, February 3, there will be a Second Hour presentation to the congregation: A historical review of DCC's journey to become an Open and Affirming Church of the UCC. Dave Hill and Doug Leich will present the information. The focus will be on history: what brought DCC to consider becoming ONA; preparation to understand what ONA meant and means; some highlights and

bumps in the way; forging and adopting an ONA statement; what followed. All are invited to attend this informative review. Please see Chris Rauen's historical review of DCC's journey to become ONA in the current Good News. This is the first of five articles that will appear over the next five months in the Good News.

The Rev. Eric Sherlock Senior Pastor

John Kendall Bailey Music Director

Mary-Marie Deauclaire Handbell Director

Blair Hansen Office Administrator

Elizabeth Setlak-von Thury Operations Coordinator

Janice Inman Dayspring Preschool Director

www.dayspringpreschool.org

OUR PURPOSE

Loving God Loving Each Other

Being God’s Love in the World

At Danville Congregational Church we welcome you to a progressive spiritual community that is open and affirming, celebrates differences, and encourages alternate views. We explore the Bible with curiosity and enthusiasm, taking it seriously but not literally. Taking Christ’s call passionately to love our neighbor, we extend our faith into action for the betterment of all. Wherever you are on life’s journey, we offer you a place of peace and hope.

Danville Congregational Church is an Open and Affirming church, welcoming all of God’s people – of diverse race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, economic condition, and physical, mental and emotional ability.

A NOTE TO WORSHIPERS

Please turn off your cell phone when you enter this sanctuary. Also, please move to the center of the row, so those who come in after you can more easily be seated. The left-hand section of pews as you enter the sanctuary has been designated for those who are free of scents and perfumes.

If you would like to use one of our listening assistance devices, please see the sound technician in the back of the sanctuary.

Following worship, please gather in Koinonia Hall for refreshments and time with old and new friends.

First time visitor? Welcome to Danville Congregational Church! We are glad you are here with us today. If you are interested in getting additional information about Danville Congregational Church, after the worship service, in the narthex, you will find someone holding a red bag. In the bag you will find helpful information about the church. We look forward to meeting you!

Child care for 4 years and younger is available from 9:15 – 11:00 today. Please always sign your child in and out of our Nursery. For safety reasons, we request that no child be left on the playground without appropriate supervision. Thank you!

Activity bags are available for children to use in worship. Children can pick up a bag and/or a clipboard from the basket at the back of the sanctuary when they come into worship and sit with their families in the pews. Please return the bags and clipboards to the basket at the end of worship.

The DCC sanctuary is available for meditation and quiet prayer during the week during normal business hours. Please feel free to come by any time — enter

through the office.

Danville Congregational Church United Church of Christ

989 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville CA 94526-4020 Phone: (925) 837-6944

www.danvillechurch.org

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Winter Men's Lunch series continues at noon at The Brass Door Restaurant in San Ramon . The dates for this series are Series 1: January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28. As usual, we will eat together, catch up on each other’s lives, and discuss the scripture planned for the following Sunday. We tend to have a vigorous discussion

in which all men are invited to participate. Detailed Bible background is not necessary, though you may pick up some. If you have any questions, or want on the email list for reminders and are not on that list already, please contact Dave Hill: dghill@sbcglobal.net

We will be celebrating 20 years of Open and Affirming at Danville Congregational Church. Save the date for Sunday, May 19 at 9:30AM. There will be a guest speaker, special music and reception. Keep an eye out for Chris Rauen's historical review of our O and A process over the next few months.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations, Monday January 21 ❖ Celebrate Dr. King's life & message – "What Does God

Require… a Prescription for Systemic Change" Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Yvette Flunder, Senior Pastor of City of Refuge UCC (Oakland), January 21 at noon, Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church, 1801 Lacassie Ave., Walnut Creek (ample parking). With St.

Benedict's Gospel Choir (Oakland) & Dwight Stone's piano music. Refreshments & conversation following. Sponsored by the Social Justice Alliance of the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County and the Mount Diablo Peace & Justice Center. ❖ Celebration of the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – "How Long? Not Long – a Celebration of MLK’s Hope for Children and Youth" Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Charles D. Tinsley, Retired Chaplain in Juvenile Detention Facilities, January 21 at 4:00 pm, San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church, 902 Danville Blvd, Alamo. Reception following.

The Northern California Nevada Conference UCC invites you to a Justice Revival. This event will be held on Saturday, January 26 at the Pioneer Congregational Church UCC, 2700 L Street Sacramento, 95816 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This year’s keynote speaker is the Reverend Traci Blackmon, Executive

Minister of Justice & Local Church Ministries for the United Church of Christ. You can expect praise and worship, teaching, workshops and activities for adults and youth. Child care is provided. General admission is $35. Please RSVP: https://sforce.co/2RFUwxf

Join us on Sunday, January 27, after friendship hour, for a private viewing at Beth Chaim Congregation in Danville about the "Art of the Ketubah" from 12-2:00PM The Ketubah is a traditional Jewish contract of marriage. More Info: http://bit.ly/2AEl6NE For more information, contact Janis Jang, janchewjan@yahoo.com.

You will find the Flower Calendar in its new home in Koinonia Hall, at the far end of the bulletin board area. Please sign-up for any open date(s) by entering your name next to the date. You will be contacted with a reminder when your date approaches,

and the office will be notified. For more information, contact Diane Stein.

United Church of Christ

January 20, 2019