ORDER OF SERVICE
Centering chimes
Lighting of the solidarity lamp
–Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude – April Waltz
Call to worship
O God, you summon the day to dawn,
You teach the morning to waken the earth.
Great is your name.
Great is your love.
For you the valleys shall sing for joy,
The trees of the field shall clap their hands.
Great is your name.
Great is your love.
For you the monarchs of the earth shall bow,
The poor and persecuted shall shout for joy.
Great is your name.
Great is your love.
Your love and mercy shall last for ever,
Fresh as the morning, sure as the sunrise.
Great is your name.
Great is your love.
Green songbook #42 – Listen, God is calling
Welcome & prayer
Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)
Green songbook #91 – Like a mother who has borne us
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 21:28-41
Sermon
Purple songbook # 39 – Will you come and follow me
Congregational sharing & prayer
Meditative music – Be thou my vision
– 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
– Mission moment from New American Welcome Center
Green songbook #77 – The peace of the earth
Benediction
Worship Leader – Pastor Deb
Song leader & accompaniment = Pastor Deb
Prelude & meditation music – Kathy Springer
Children’s Storyteller – Lynne Sancken
Scripture Reader – Shawn Rodriguez
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Michael