ORDER OF SERVICE
Centering chimes
Lighting of the solidarity lamp
–Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude
Call to worship
1: The world belongs to God,
2: the earth and all its people.1. How good it is, how wonderful2: to live together in unity.1: Love and faith come together;2: justice and peace join hands.1: If Christ’s disciples keep silent,2: these stones would shout aloud.1: Open our lips, O God,
2: and our mouths shall proclaim your praise.Credit: Iona Abby Worship Book, Wild Goose Publications, 2017.
Hymnal #7 – Here, O Lord, your servants gather
Welcome & prayer
Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)
Song – Wedding song
Children’s story
– Song “Let the children come to me”
– The children’s offering through August benefits Randolph Street Community Gardens
– All households are invited to set out a basket and gather an offering weekly. Donations may be sent to the FMC office at any time or can be made online (select children’s offering in “To” box)
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14
Sermon
Green songbook # 86 – Taste and see
Congregational sharing & prayer
– Mission moment from Rudy & Michelle Moyer-Litwiller
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
Green songbook #51 – As tranquil streams
Benediction
Worship Leader – Pastor Michael
Music – Matt Yoder
Prelude & meditation music – Pam Pena Martin
Children’s Storyteller – Melissa Shungu
Scripture Reader – Earl Kellogg
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Deb