ORDER OF SERVICE
Centering chimes
Lighting of the solidarity lamp
–Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude
Call to worship (Purple songbook #192)
Wind of God, blow far from us
all dark despair, all deep distress
all groundless fears, all sinful desires,
all false values, all selfish wishes. (Silence)Blow into us your holy presence,
your living love, your healing touch,
your splendid courage, your mighty strength,
your perfect peace, your boundless joy. (Silence)Wind of the God who loves and forgives us,
blow strong, blow fresh, blow now. AMEN
Hymnal #26 “Holy Spirit, come with power”
Welcome & prayer
Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)
Hymnal #304 “There are many gifts”
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 Children’s Pentecost activity pages
Scripture: Numbers 11:24-30; 1 Corinthian 12:3b-13
Sermon
Black songbook #21 “The Spirit is a dove”
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 #10 “Spirit, working in creation”
Benediction
Worship Leader – Pastor Deb
Song Leader – Matt Yoder
Prelude – Pam Pena Martin
Meditation music – Pastor Deb
Children’s Storyteller – Peter Dyck
Scripture Reader – Greg Sancken
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Michael