“…there was a wedding in Cana of
Galilee…Jesus and his disciples had been invited to the wedding…
The name for our marriage
preparation course, Water Into Wine, comes from Jesus’ first miracle performed
at a wedding in Cana as recorded in the (New Testament of the Bible).
In this story, the host runs out (2nd
chapter of the Gospel of John)
of wine and Jesus is compelled by his mother to provide more wine for the party;
so he turns to large stone jars, has the servants fill them with water, and then
changes the water into very fine wine.
When a couple begins a
life together a similar transformation takes place:
we go from being ordinary individuals to becoming something
extraordinarily and miraculously different:
two join together to become as one and we are both the better for that
transformation - just like a fine wine.
And just like fine wine, a good marriage depends on being willing to take the
time to craft it and hone it and to start off on the right foot with the wisdom
and mentoring that others who are experienced in the art of marriage can
provide.
Our Water Into Wine
course was created to provide education, growth in faith together, and small
group interaction for couples preparing to be married at Christ Church.
This class is also open to couples who are members of Christ Church but
whose weddings will be out of town. Classes are held on the second Tuesday of
each month at 7:00