Theme: Our calling
ORDER OF SERVICE
Centering chimes
Lighting of the solidarity lamp
–Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude – Sing praise to God
Call to Worship (#851 in Voices Together)
Jesus calls us
to praise and prayer,
to song and silence;
Jesus calls us to worship.
Jesus calls us
to hearing and healing,
to service and solidarity;
Jesus calls us to love.
Jesus calls us
to advocacy and action,
to protest and provision;
Jesus calls us to justice.
We hear the call of Christ.
We worship together with joy.
Green songbook #33 – Come, Holy Spirit, descend
Welcome & prayer
Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)
Blue Hymnal #55 – Let’s sing unto the Lord
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 3:13-4:20
Sermon
Voices Together #545 – Here I am, Lord
Blessing for Leaders (#968 in Voices Together)
May God, who calls you to this ministry, grant you grace, joy, and endurance.
Amen.
May Christ guide and empower you for service and leadership.
Amen.
May the Holy Spirit fill you with the gifts you need.
Amen.
May the One whose love unites us as the body of Christ strengthen us to live and proclaim the gospel together.
Amen.
Congregational sharing & prayer
Meditative music – Song without Words by Mendelssohn
– 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
Voices Together #810 – Go, my friends, in grace
Benediction
Prelude & Meditation – Pastor Deb
Worship Leader – Pastor Deb
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Michael
Hymns – Rafael Luquis
Children’s Storyteller – Marcia Nelson
Scripture – Karen McKenzie