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 – Praise the Lord by Jay Beech
Call to Worship
One: Come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before Christ, our Redeemer.
Many: Who was anointed by the spirit of God to bring good news to the poor.
One: Come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before Christ, our Redeemer.
Many: Who was crucified by the keepers of order for heeding the summons of God.
One: Come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before Christ, our Redeemer.
Many: Who baptizes us with the Holy Spirit for bringing the reign of God to earth.
All: Come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before Christ, our Redeemer!
Hymn #348 – Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
Welcome & prayer
Passing the peace (break-out zoom groups)
Hymn #352 – This Joyful Eastertide
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 10:34-48
Sermon
Hymn #150 – Gentle God, When We are Driven
Congregational Sharing & prayer
Meditation music – Dona Nobis Pacem arr. by Hal Hopson
– 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 #740 – Spirit of the Living God
Benediction
Worship Leader- Pastor Deb
Prelude & Meditation – Kathy Springer
Hymns – Matt Yoder (Deb Sutter – piano)
Children’s Story – Bruce Miller
Scripture Reader – Judy Nafziger
Sermon & Sharing – Pastor Michael
Technician – Bharat Patel