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 – Pandemics – People Rise Up by Kristy Rice
Call to Worship (Psalm 23 & 1 John 3:16-24)
Day by day, God leads us:
to the deep, deep pools of peace, to the rivers and waters of grace.
Day by day, Jesus calls us:
to pour out ourselves in service, to anoint the stranger with hope.
Day by day, the Holy Spirit shows us:
the community we could be, the family we are called to become.
Adapted from a Call to Worship written by Thom Shuman, Lectionary Liturgies.
Hymn #67 – My God is Here (Tú estás aquí)
Welcome & prayer
Passing the peace (break-out zoom groups)
Hymn #84 – To God Be the Glory
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: 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18
Sermon
Hymn #716 – God of Grace and God of Glory
Congregational Sharing & prayer
Meditation 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
– Holy Remix (Pete Shungu)
Hymn #705 – For the Healing of the Nations
Benediction
Worship Leader- Pastor Michael
Prelude – Kristy Rice
Meditation – Lesley Deem
Hymns – Rafael Luquis
Children’s Story – Melissa Shungu
Scripture Reader – Janet Elaine Guthrie
Sermon – Weldon Nisly, CPT member (Iraq Kurdistan)
Sharing – Pastor Michael
Technician – Bharat Patel