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 – Anointing Fall on Me by Donn Thomas
Call to Worship (Voices Together #1049)
Blessed be the ones who dance in the corridors of death,
who sing in the hallways of terror,
who laugh in the prisons of fear,
who shout across the silencing walls,
who love beyond the borders of hatred,
who live to welcome home freedom,
who die never turning their heads,
who return as the rising of hope.
Hymn #25 – Brethren, We Have Met to Worship
Welcome & prayer
Passing the peace (break-out zoom groups)
Hymn #398 – Thy Word Is a Lamp
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: Acts 16:16-40
Sermon
Hymn #790 – How Can We Be Silent?
Congregational Sharing & prayer
Meditation music – Down by the Riverside (traditional spiritual)
– 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
Hymn #566 – We Will Follow (Somlandela)
Benediction
Worship Leader- Pastor Debra Sutter
Prelude – Pam Pena Martin & Pete Shungu
Meditation – Pete Shungu
Hymns –Cindy Breeze
Children’s Story – Lynne Sancken
Scripture Reader – Abby Crosby
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Michael Crosby
Technician – Bharat Philips