ORDER OF SERVICE
Note: All hymns are from the new Voices Together hymnal
PART 1: ONLINE
Centering chimes
Lighting of the Solidarity lamp –
Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with IELEDIR (formerly EDR)
Prelude: Praise, I Will Praise you Lord by Clyde Fraysse (arr. by Marilyn Houser Hamm)
Hymn #283: Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore
Welcome & prayer
PART 2: BREAK INTO SMALL GROUPS
(in-person & zoom)
Responsive Reading (based on Psalm 20; from the People’s Companion to the Breviary)
May God answer in time of trouble! May the name of our God protect us.
Send your help, O God, from your sanctuary, and give your support from Zion.
May you remember all our offerings and receive our sacrifice with favor.May you give us our heart’s desire and fulfill every one of our plans.
May we ring out our joy at your victory and rejoice in your name, O God.
May you grant all our prayers.Now I know that you, O God, will give victory to your anointed;
you will reply from your holy heaven with the help of your hand.Some trust in chariots or horses, but we trust in your holy name.
They will collapse and fall, but we shall rise and stand firm.Give victory to your Anointed, give answer on the day we call.
Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 15:34 – 16:3
Sharing in Small Groups
– Note: Please text Pastor Michael items to share with the entire congregation later in the service, or be prepared to type them into the zoom chat during sharing time. (Pastor Deb is away today)
PART 3: ONLINE (all on zoom)
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)
Sermon
Meditation Music: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us by William Bradbury (arr. by Wilda Jackson Auld)
– 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.
Sharing & Prayer
Work of the Church
Hymn #645 – Anointing Fall on Me
Benediction
Worship Leader- Matt Yoder
Prelude & Meditation – Kathy Springer
Hymns – Pastor Deb
Children’s Story – Megan Cox
Sermon, sharing and announcements – Pastor Michael Crosby
Technician – Phil Martens