ORDER OF SERVICE
Note: All hymns are from the new Voices Together hymnal
Centering chimes Lighting of the solidarity lamp –
Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude – Hosanna, He Comes/All Glory, Laud and Honor arranged by Penny Rodriguez
Call to Worship
One: In the current of life, God calls us to deep hope.
Many: God wakens my ear, and I turn to God. I do not turn toward those who strike me. I do not hide my face from insult.
One: God helps us, so let us stand up together.
Many: Save us, O Lord! Bind the festival procession with branches. You are our God. We give thanks, for you are good, and your steadfast love endures.
One: Many shouted, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David!”
Many: The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Let the same mind be in us that was in Christ Jesus, who humbled himself and became our hope.
All: We call out to you, as you call us to deep hope.
Hymn #312 – Jesus is coming (Note: Let’s wave our palm branches together on zoom during the song)
Welcome & prayer Passing the peace (break-out zoom groups)
Hymn #507 – Time propels us like a current
Scripture Video: Philippians 2:5-11
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)
Scripture mashup: Mark 11:1-11 & Mark 15:1-15
Sermon
Hymn #314 – Holy Lord
Prayer of Confession and Assurance
Many: Deep calls to deep. We call to you from the depths of our hearts.
One: We confess the rapid pace of life that sweeps us off our feet into whirlpools of expectations, into eddies of busy distractions. We confess our need for a steadfast stream of your grace enduring forever, saving us.
(Silence. Or name the forces that keep us from deep hope.)
Deep calls to deep. You call to us from the depth of your love.
Many: Calling us to deep hope. We come to you, God.
Congregational Sharing & prayer
Meditation music – Faith by Mark Hayes
– 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.
Mission Moment – Immigration Services of Champaign-Urbana (ISCU)
Work of the church
Benediction Hymn #316 – Ride on, ride on in majesty
Worship Leader- Pastor Michael
Prelude & Meditation – Jan Kellogg
Meditation – Pam Pena Martin & Pete Shungu
Hymns – Andrea Welty Peachey
Children’s Story – Janet Liechty & Phil Martens
Scripture Video – Shawn Rodriguez
Scripture Readers – Clark & Cindy Breeze
Sermon & Sharing – Pastor Deb
Mission Moment – Greg Springer
Technician – Bharat Patel