ORDER OF SERVICE
Note: All hymns are from the new Voices Together hymnal
PART 1: ONLINE
Centering chimes
Lighting of the Solidarity lamp –
Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with IELEDIR (formerly EDR)
Prelude
Hymn #809: Sing a New World into Being
Welcome & prayer
PART 2: BREAK INTO SMALL GROUPS
(in-person & zoom)
Responsive Reading (from Psalm 30 and 130 and Lamentations 3)
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end.
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Sing praises to the LORD, O you his faithful ones, and give thanks to his holy name.
For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand?
But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered.
I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his Word I hope.
My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning.
You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, so that my soul may praise you and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever.
Scripture Reading: Mark 5:21-43
Sharing in Small Groups
– Note: Please text Pastor Michael or Deb items to share with the entire congregation later in the service, or be prepared to type them into the zoom chat during sharing time.
PART 3: ONLINE (all on zoom)
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)
Sermon
Meditation Music – Introspection by Harold K Marks (arranged by Vernon Lane)
– 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.
Communion
– Gather bread/cracker and juice at home for the virtual celebration.
Menno Mugging for Amanda Heinsman & Matt Klopfenstein
Sharing & Prayer
Work of the Church
Hymn #644 – Healer of Our Ev’ry Ill
Benediction
Worship Leader- Pastor Deb Sutter
Prelude – Lincoln Morris
Meditation – Jan Kellogg
Hymns – Pastor Deb
Children’s Story – Courtney Malcolm
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Michael Crosby
Technician – Phil Martens