Faith & Arts inter-generational summer Sunday school activities for this week:
View activity suggestions based on Matthew 9:14-17 (June 21 worship).
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
Purple songbook #65 – Open my eyes (Abre mis ojos)
Welcome & prayer
Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)
Black songbook #80 – For everyone born
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 9:14-17
Sermon
Hymnal #299 – New earth, heavens new
Congregational sharing & prayer
– CDC annual meeting (June 27)
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
Purple songbook #63 – God, fill me now
Benediction
Worship Leader – Pastor Deb
Song Leader & piano – Pastor Deb
Prelude & meditation music – Pete Shungu
Children’s Storyteller – Tammie Bouseman
Scripture Reader – Bev Hertle
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Michael