ORDER OF SERVICE
Centering chimes
Lighting of the solidarity lamp
–Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude
Hymnal #275 “Lift your glad voices”
Welcome & prayer
Call to worship
I will light a light in the name of the Maker,
who lit the world and breathed a breath of life for me. (a candle is lit)I will light a light in the name of the Son,
who saved the world and stretched out his hand to me. (a candle is lit)I will light a light in the name of the Spirit,
who encompasses the world and blesses my soul with yearning. (a candle is lit)We will light three lights for the Trinity of love:
God above us, God beside us, God beneath us;
The Beginning, The End, The Everlasting One.
Hymnal #274 “O sons and daughters, let us sing”
Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)
Children’s story
– The current children’s offering benefits Randolph Street Community Gardens
– All households are invited to set out a basket and gather an offering weekly
– You can download and print children’s activity pages.
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12; John 20:19-31
Sermon
Hymnal #570 “We walk by faith”
Congregational sharing & prayer
Meditative music
– 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
Hymnal #267 “Christ is arisen” (verses 1, 5, 6)
Benediction
Worship Leader – Pastor Michael
Song Leader – Cindy Breeze
Prelude – John Trimmer
Meditative music – Ivette Herryman-Rodriguez
Children’s Storyteller – Melissa Shungu
Scripture Reader – Laurence Koehn
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Deb