God heard… God remembered… God saw… God took notice…
ORDER OF SERVICE
Centering chimes
Lighting of the solidarity lamp
–Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude – Steal away (traditional African American Spiritual)
Call to worship (based on Psalm 146)
CALL TO WORSHIP
Sisters and brothers, rejoice.
We live sustained by God’s presence and love.
Thanks be to God.
As we mourn the wounds of God’s children,
God weeps with us.
As we give thanks for brothers and sisters who have lived in faith,
God gives thanks with us.
As we struggle for justice,
God struggles with us.
As we strive for peace,
God strives with us.
As we work to build the beloved community,
God works with us.
As we offer our gifts to all,
God blesses us.
Sisters and brothers, rejoice.
Sustained by God’s presence and love, we worship God.
Black songbook #1 – Light dawns on a weary world
Welcome & prayer
Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)
Green songbook #109 – There is more love somewhere
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 2
Special music – Medley from “Hidden in the Bulrushes: Miriam, Woman of God” written by Cindy Breeze & Pastor Deb (2004 FMC youth musical)
Sermon
Hymnal #372 – O healing river
Congregational sharing & prayer
Meditative music – We shall overcome
– 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
Hymnal #579 – Lift every voice and sing
Benediction
Prelude & Worship Leader – Pastor Deb
Hymns & special music – Cindy Breeze
Children’s Storyteller – Tammie Bouseman
Scripture – Bob King
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Michael
Meditation music – Pete Shungu