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 – Simple Gifts arr. by Lani Smith
Call to Worship
The Holy Spirit has given us life and pours on us the power to become new people.
The winds of the spirit have given us breath and the fire of the spirit has enkindled in us a love for God and each other.
We come to worship in faithfulness, ready for the surprises that God’s Spirit brings.
We open our lives to the presence of God and trust God’s promise to us that we can live lives of freedom and grace. May God help us to be true people of spirit, letting holy surprises fill our days!
Hymn #54 – Kindle in us your love
Welcome & prayer
Passing the peace (break-out zoom groups)
Hymn #753 – Heart and mind, possessions, God
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 4:32-5:11
Sermon
Hymn #367 – Gracious Spirit
Congregational Sharing & prayer
Meditation music – Idylle by Godard
– 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 #744 – Shepherd me, O God
Benediction
Worship Leader- Pastor Deb
Prelude – Pastor Deb
Meditation – Pastor Deb (piano), Jill Burlingame (flute)
Hymns – Clark & Cindy Breeze, Andrea Welty Peachey, Matt Yoder & Pastor Deb
Children’s Story – Lesley Deem
Scripture Reader – Laurence Koehn
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Michael Crosby
Technician – Phil Martens