Faith & Arts inter-generational summer Sunday school activities for this week: View activity suggestions on the theme of “Wise and Foolish Builders” (June 14 worship).
ORDER OF SERVICE
Centering chimes
Lighting of the solidarity lamp
–Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude
Call to worship (Purple songbook #192)
Wind of God, blow far from us
all dark despair, all deep distress
all groundless fears, all sinful desires,
all false values, all selfish wishes. (Silence)Blow into us your holy presence,
your living love, your healing touch,
your splendid courage, your mighty strength,
your perfect peace, your boundless joy. (Silence)Wind of the God who loves and forgives us,
blow strong, blow fresh, blow now. AMEN
Hymnal #46 – I sing the mighty power of God
Welcome & prayer
Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)
Hymnal #20 – Come and see
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
Scripture: Matthew 7:1-27
Sermon
Hymn – I bind my heart this tide
Congregational sharing & prayer
Faith and Arts Sunday school Reflections
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 #427 – You shall go out with joy
Benediction
Worship Leader – Pastor Michael
Song Leader & guitar – Rafael Luquis
Prelude & meditation music – Andrea Welty Peachey
Children’s Storyteller – Janet Liechty
Scripture Reader – Bob King
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Deb