Theme: “Thank God for the midwives”
ORDER OF SERVICE
Centering chimes
Lighting of the solidarity lamp
–Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude – Joyful, joyful, we adore thee by Beethoven (arr. Helvetic)
Call to worship (based on Psalm 146)
CALL TO WORSHIP
Come let us praise our God.
We will praise the Lord as long as we live.
We will sing praises to our God our whole life long.
Do not put your trust in worldly monarchs,in whom there is no help.
Happy are those whose help is in the God of Jacoband the God of Jesus,
Who made heaven and earth; who keeps faith forever;
who brings justice for the oppressed;who sets the prisoners free.
The lord will reign forever.
Let us together praise our God.
Hymnal #76 – Praise, I will praise you Lord
Welcome & prayer
Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)
Purple songbook #124 – My soul cries out
Children’s story
– Song “Let the children come to me”
– The Children’s Fall/Winter offering benefits Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) as it celebrates its centennial year in 2020. All households are invited to set out a basket and gather an offering weekly. Donations may be sent to the FMC office at any time or can be made online (select children’s offering in “To” box)
Scripture – Exodus 1
Sermon
Hymnal #483 – O God who gives us life
Congregational sharing & prayer
Meditative music – A resting place (Norwegian melody) arr. Jay Rouse
– 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 #49 – Rain down
Benediction
Prelude & Meditation music – Jan Kellogg
Worship leader – Pastor Deb
Hymns – Andrea Welty Peachey
Children’s Storyteller – Rebecca Bare
Scripture – Greg Sancken
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Michael