ORDER OF SERVICE
Centering chimes
Lighting of the solidarity lamp
–Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude
Call to worship
I will light a light in the name of the Maker,
who lit the world and breathed a breath of life for me. (a candle is lit)I will light a light in the name of the Son,
who saved the world and stretched out his hand to me. (a candle is lit)I will light a light in the name of the Spirit,
who encompasses the world and blesses my soul with yearning. (a candle is lit)We will light three lights for the Trinity of love:
God above us, God beside us, God beneath us;
The Beginning, The End, The Everlasting One.
Purple songbook #63 “God, fill me now”
Welcome & prayer
Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)
Purple songbook #99 “The Lord’s my Sheperd”
Children’s story
– The current children’s offering benefits Randolph Street Community Gardens
– All households are invited to set out a basket and gather an offering weekly
– Download and print a children’s bulletin and a Spanish language word search based on Luke 18:1-8.
Scripture: Luke 18:1-8
Sermon
Purple songbook #50 “Come bring your burdens to God”
Congregational sharing & prayer
Meditative music
– In the absence of a weekly offering collection, reflect on how you are practicing and receiving generosity. Consider giving to First Mennonite Church by mailing a check, giving through your bank, or giving online.
Work of the church
Green songbook #73 “The Lord lift you up”
Benediction
Worship Leader – Pastor Michael
Song Leader & pianist – Pastor Deb
Prelude – Dan Matthews
Meditative music – Ivette Herryman-Rodriguez
Children’s Storyteller – Pete Shungu
Scripture Reader – Zach Pflederer
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Michael