ORDER OF SERVICE
Note: All hymns are from the new Voices Together hymnal
Centering chimes Lighting of the solidarity lamp -Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude – Chopin Nocturne in G op. 39 1
Call to Worship
One: The days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with Israel. I will be their God, and they will be my people.
Many: God, teach us wisdom in our secret hearts. Put a new and right spirit within us. Restore to us the joy of salvation and sustain in us a willing spirit.
One: We trust you, God, to forgive our iniquities and remember our sin no more.
Many: There is a time for everything, and sometimes, the hour is upon us.
One: Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, knowing that those who love their life will lose it.
Many: “The hour has come. Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.”
All: We call out to you, as you call us to deeper growth.
Hymn #608 – O love that will not let me go
Welcome & prayer Passing the peace (break-out zoom groups)
Hymn #120 – For the beauty of the earth
Scripture Video: John 12:20-33
Children’s story
– Song “Let the children come to me” – The children’s offering benefits Crisis Nursery in Champaign. The organization’s mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect by providing 24-hour emergency care for children and support to families in crisis. Donations may be sent to the FMC office at any time or can be made online (select children’s offering in “To” box)
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34
Sermon
Hymn #636 – Spirit, open my heart
Prayer of Confession and Assurance
Many: Deep calls to deep. We call to you from the depths of our hearts.
One: We confess our resistance to being planted into your aching earth, into the way of your covenant. We confess our need for you to plant within us the joy of your salvation, a willing spirit.
(Silence. Or name the forces that keep us from deep growth.)
Deep calls to deep. You call to us from the depth of your love.
Many: Calling us to deep growth. We come to you, God.
Congregational Sharing & prayer
Meditation music – En medio de la vida (VT #586)
– 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
Benediction Hymn #514 – I saw a tree by the riverside
Worship Leader & Prelude – Pastor Deb
Meditation – Pam Pena Martin & Pete Shungu
Hymns – Rafael Luquis
Children’s Story – Janet Liechty & Phil Martens
Scripture Video – Shawn Rodriguez
Scripture Reader – Pete Shungu
Sermon & Sharing – Pastor Michael
Technician – Phil Martens