ORDER OF SERVICE
Centering chimes
Lighting of the solidarity lamp
–Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude “The Swan” from Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saens
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.
Hymnal #22 “Lord Jesus Christ, be present now”
Welcome & prayer
Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)
Song “Rise and Shine”
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 children’s activity pages.
Scripture: 1 Peter 3: 8-22
Sermon
Hymnal #226 “You are salt for the earth”
Congregational sharing & prayer
Meditative music “Estoy confiando” arr. by Ivette Herryman-Rodriguez
– 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
Purple songbook #57 “Go, my friends, in grace”
Benediction
Worship Leader – Pastor Michael
Song Leader – Andrea Welty Peachey
Prelude – John Trimmer
Meditative music – Ivette Herryman-Rodriguez
Children’s Storyteller – Cindy Breeze
Scripture Reader – Cindy Breeze
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Deb